Controller

Cypress HCM; Woodville (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Annual bonus 20%

Job summary

Cypress HCM is seeking a Controller for a large manufacturing operation in Woodville, Texas. The role partners with the corporate office to lead accounting and finance operations, drive reporting, and support strategic growth initiatives.

The ideal candidate has at least 7 years of hands-on accounting experience, a CPA is preferred, and a strong background in manufacturing cost accounting and leadership. Relocation support is available along with a 20% annual bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
• 7+ years hands-on accounting and reporting experience.
• Experience in manufacturing/chemical environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and cost accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant finance and accounting operations with robust controls and policies.
• Prepare cash flow reports, financial statements, and forecasts on various cadence.
• Coordinate internal and external financial statements and audits.
• Manage journal entries, AP/AR, payroll, and reconciliations.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and enforce cost accounting standards.
• Prepare operating budgets and oversee capital expenditures by project.
• Recruit, train, and develop accounting staff; set department goals and KPIs.
• Support contract negotiations with customers and MSAs; optimize supplier relationships.
• Provide timely financial insight to support growth and decision making.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team building

Advanced Excel

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Job description

A large manufacturing company in Woodville, Texas is looking to hire a Controller! As a key member of the senior management team, this Controller will be responsible for collaborating with the corporate office to develop, lead, and manage accounting and finance operations and reporting. They will be directly responsible for matters including capital, cost allocation, and financial processes. In addition, this position provides full support for partnerships with other departments in planning and executing the future growth strategy.

In this role, you will oversee all aspects of the plant's finance and accounting operations, including general accounting, tax, accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, production costs, and month-end close.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the finance and accounting operations of the plant, including implementing and maintaining a robust, scalable system of accounting records and policies, along with a comprehensive set of controls designed to mitigate risk and improve the accuracy of the company's reported financial results.
• Prepare and present cash flow reports, financial statements, and forecasts on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end basis.
• Coordinate and prepare internal and external financial statements, including activities related to audits.
• Prepare, review, and verify the accuracy of journal entries, inventory transactions, accounts payable activity, payroll, and account reconciliations.
• Ensure that company practices, billing, and receivables comply with customer contracts and MSA
• Collaborate with senior management on negotiating customer contracts and MSAs.
• Maximize relationships and economics with company suppliers and subcontractors.
• Ensure the company's accounting procedures and reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Collaboratively prepare annual operating budgets by area.
• Oversee, manage, and guide or inform on all capital expenditures by project, ensuring they are recorded accurately and on time.
• Reviews financial performance, analyzes variations and their causes.
• Responsible for recruiting, training, planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating, coaching, developing, rewarding, and disciplining employees; addressing complaints; resolving problems; and keeping employees informed about company information, policies, processes, and procedures.
• Sets and reports goals and metrics to measure the department's success.
• Act proactively and responsibly as a timely problem solver with strong project management skills and a drive for results in meeting deadlines without sacrificing best practices.
• Support and comply with the company's Health, Safety & Environmental policies and practices.

Must Haves:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA highly preferred)
• At least 7 years of hands‑on accounting and reporting experience
• Experience in a manufacturing or chemical environment is highly preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency in General Accounting and Cost Accounting
• Demonstrated strong skills in interpersonal communication, team building, change management, and presentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Outlook, with advanced skills in Excel.
• This position involves working with internal and external customers at various levels, and the ideal candidate must be able to interact professionally and effectively at all of them.
• Must be equally comfortable working in a team or independently.
• Must be detail-oriented, highly analytical, skilled in time management, and demonstrate a sense of urgency in work habits.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information and situations, and to use discretion and sound judgment appropriately when dealing with management, employees, vendors, and customers.
• Astute leader who knows how to navigate an organization and address core issues, while skilled in implementing planned changes to essential business processes.
• Must be a self‑starter with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Requires occasional work outside regular hours to achieve job goals.

Salary of $100,000 - $110,000 or so + 20% Annual Bonus and paid relocation package if needed