Controller

CFS; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead financial operations in a manufacturing environment, focusing on cost accounting, inventory management, and project profitability. The role requires partnering with operations to drive profitability and strengthen internal controls.

The successful candidate will oversee the close process, manage manufacturing accounting activities, and provide insightful reporting to support strategic decisions and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA is a plus.
• Manufacturing accounting experience with strong inventory, WIP, cost accounting, and production variances.
• Experience with job costing, project-based financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Experience working in a publicly traded company with SOX compliance and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, financial statements, GL, reconciliations, and management reporting.
• Manage manufacturing accounting activities: inventory valuation, WIP, standard costing, labor/overhead allocation, variances.
• Analyze job costing, project margins, material usage, and manufacturing expenses to identify cost trends and profitability improvements.
• Develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and financial performance metrics with operational leadership.
• Maintain internal controls over inventory, purchasing, production costs, A/P, A/R and reporting.
• Support audits, tax compliance, and regulatory reporting while ensuring SOX compliance.
• Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and project management to improve cost controls and working capital.

Skills

Cost accounting

SOX compliance

Budgeting

Forecasting

Project accounting

WIP tracking

Inventory management

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

An established industrial manufacturing organization is seeking a hands-on Controller to oversee financial operations, strengthen internal controls, and provide financial insight to support operational performance and business growth. This role is ideal for an accounting leader with experience in a manufacturing or project-based environment who understands the financial complexities of production costs, inventory, and project profitability.

Why Consider This Controller Opportunity?

• Play a key leadership role in the financial management of a specialized industrial manufacturing operation.
• Partner with operations and leadership to improve cost visibility, profitability, and financial performance.
• Apply manufacturing accounting expertise in a project-driven environment with complex products and production processes.
• Help strengthen financial reporting, internal controls, and operational efficiencies.

Key Responsibilities of the Controller

• Oversee the month-end and year-end close processes, financial statements, general ledger, account reconciliations, and management reporting.
• Manage manufacturing accounting activities, including inventory valuation, work-in-process (WIP), standard costing, labor and overhead allocation, and production cost variances.
• Analyze job costing, project margins, material usage, and manufacturing expenses to identify cost trends and opportunities to improve profitability.
• Develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and financial performance metrics in partnership with operational leadership.
• Maintain effective internal controls over inventory, purchasing, production costs, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial reporting.
• Support audits, tax compliance, and other regulatory reporting requirements while ensuring adherence to applicable accounting standards.
• Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and project management teams to improve cost controls, working capital management, and financial decision-making.

Qualifications Of The Controller

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA is a plus.
• Manufacturing accounting experience with a strong understanding of inventory, WIP, cost accounting, and production variances.
• Experience with job costing, project-based financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Experience working in a publicly traded company environment with a strong understanding of SOX compliance and internal controls.