Controller

Mueller Industries; Mississippi; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Mueller Copper Tube Company LLC, Fulton, MS, seeks a hands-on Controller to lead accounting and financial reporting in a manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in accounting/finance, strong US GAAP knowledge, and ERP experience, capable of managing monthly closes, audits, budgets, and strategic analyses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration or Accounting.
• CMA and/or CPA preferred, but not required.
• 5+ years of experience in accounting/finance.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP.
• Experience with manufacturing accounting (BOM, processes).
• ERP systems proficiency.
• Public accounting experience a plus.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting operations including billing, A/R, A/P, G/L, inventory/cost accounting and revenue recognition.
• Implement and maintain internal controls.
• Ensure GAAP compliance in all accounting.
• Coordinate monthly close with analysis of results.
• Analyze variances and report to management with actions.
• Review journal entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare budgets and cash flow statements for the plant.
• Coordinate audits with external/internal teams.
• Produce ad hoc reports and data analytics.
• Reconcile physical inventory and support annual audits.
• Develop financial models to support strategic initiatives.
• Assist Corporate Controller with corporate accounting activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Business Administration or Accounting

CMA or CPA certification preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

PowerPoint

Data warehouse tools

Job description

Mueller Copper Tube Company LLC.- Fulton, 409 Mueller Rd, Fulton, Mississippi, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 6:00 AM

We are currently seeking a Controller to join our team and lead our accounting and financial reporting functions. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoys working with a great team, and wants to represent a solid and successful company that offers competitive pay, good benefits, and a supportive leadership team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage all accounting operations, including Billing, A/R, A/P, G/L, Inventory/Cost Accounting and Revenue Recognition
• Implement, document, and maintain adequate and effective internal controls
• Ensures proper accounting in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Coordinate monthly accounting close process including analytical review of the monthly operating results to ensure complete and accurate accounting records are maintained
• Analyze variances and communicates explanations to management with recommended actions
• Review and approval of journal entries and account reconciliations
• Prepare budgets and forecasts of income statement, balance sheets, and statement of cash flows for the Plant
• Coordinate and support external and internal financial audits
• Complete other ad hoc reporting requirements and data analytics using query-based reporting
• Coordinate and reconcile physical inventory and maintain accuracy in transactions and records for all inventory and perform financial audit on annual basis
• Manage and obtain approval for all requests on capital expenditures and maintain controls on all plant processes within required budget and prepare reports to summarize all business activities
• Develop financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives
• Assist Corporate Controller with Corporate accounting and reporting activities as requested.
• Any other responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time

Job Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelors and/or Master’s Degree in Business Administration / Accounting.
• CMA and/or CPA preferred, but not required
• 5+ years’ experience in the accounting and finance sector.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP
• Understanding of accounting for a manufacturing company is required (Bills of Material, manufacturing processes)
• Solid understanding of ERP systems
• Public Accounting experience a plus
• High proficiency in data warehouse and query tools with advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Must have excellent communication skills both internally and externally
• Ability to problem solve and think strategically
• Must be able to handle multiple concurrent tasks and meet strict deadlines

Mueller Copper Tube Company, located in Fulton, Mississippi, is a major manufacturing operation of Mueller Industries. The facility produces seamless copper tubing, copper fittings, and related piping products marketed under the Streamline® brand for the plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, medical gas, and mechanical construction industries. The Fulton operation is one of the company's flagship manufacturing sites and serves customers throughout North America and internationally.

No person is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, sex, age, national origin, color, religion, disability, handicap or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and any other basis as may be specified by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Mueller Industries Companies provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment.

Mueller Copper Tube Company LLC.- Fulton, 409 Mueller Rd, Fulton, Mississippi, United States of America