Controller

S+H Search; Texas; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Bonus opportunity

Job summary

S+H Search is partnering with a rapidly growing manufacturing company to recruit a Senior Corporate Controller who will lead the accounting organization across multiple sites. The role reports to the CFO and focuses on building a high-performing team, process improvements, and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on leadership, manufacturing cost accounting experience, and a track record of driving financial controls and ERP initiatives.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience.
• Experience with multi-entity consolidations and multi-site operations.
• Manufacturing and cost accounting experience required.
• Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience leading ERP implementations or major system improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead all corporate accounting functions including general ledger, financial reporting, consolidations, cost accounting, and month-end close.
• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Manage multi-entity and multi-site consolidations while ensuring consistency across the organization.
• Improve financial processes, internal controls, and shorten the month-end close cycle.
• Partner with executive leadership to provide financial analysis and strategic business support.
• Lead external audits and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Drive ERP optimization and support future system implementations.
• Oversee manufacturing cost accounting, inventory accounting, and operational finance.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing accounting team while fostering continuous improvement.
• Support acquisition integration efforts and help standardize financial processes across newly acquired businesses.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Financial analysis

Internal controls

Team development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

IMPORTANT UPDATE: RELOCATION CANDIDATES ARE NOW WELCOME

We are open to considering qualified candidates who are willing to relocate to the North Dallas area for this opportunity. Relocation support is available for the right candidate.

Senior Corporate Controller

We are partnering with a rapidly growing manufacturing company seeking a Senior Corporate Controller to lead its accounting organization during a period of significant growth. This is a highly visible leadership role reporting directly to the CFO, responsible for overseeing corporate accounting, financial reporting, consolidations, cost accounting, and process improvements across a multi-site organization. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who enjoys building teams, improving processes, and driving operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead all corporate accounting functions including general ledger, financial reporting, cost accounting, consolidations, and month-end close.
• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Manage multi-entity and multi-site consolidations while ensuring consistency across the organization.
• Improve financial processes, internal controls, and shorten the month-end close cycle.
• Partner with executive leadership to provide financial analysis and strategic business support.
• Lead external audits and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Drive ERP optimization and support future system implementations.
• Oversee manufacturing cost accounting, inventory accounting, and operational finance.
• Develop and mentor a high-performing accounting team while fostering continuous improvement.
• Support acquisition integration efforts and help standardize financial processes across newly acquired businesses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA required.
• 12+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience.
• Strong experience with multi-entity consolidations and multi-site operations.
• Manufacturing and cost accounting experience required.
• Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience leading ERP implementations or major system improvements preferred.
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to operate strategically while remaining involved in day-to-day operations.

Why Join?

• Report directly to the CFO with significant executive visibility.
• Opportunity to help build a world-class accounting organization.
• Influence key financial systems, reporting processes, and operational improvements.
• Join a rapidly growing company with substantial opportunity for long-term career growth.
• Relocation support and consideration for qualified candidates outside the local market.
• Competitive compensation package with bonus opportunity.