Controller (Manufacturing)

Peoplify LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoplify LLC in Houston, TX seeks a detail-oriented Controller (Manufacturing) to lead financial operations at our door manufacturing facility. You will oversee all accounting functions, cost accounting, inventory management, and financial reporting, partnering with ownership to optimize production costs and fuel growth.

You will drive cash flow management, budgeting, and compliance, including tax requirements, while partnering across the executive and production teams to improve profitability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required; CPA or CMA is a significant plus.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivots, VLOOKUPs, macros) and experience with manufacturing ERP software (QuickBooks Online and Odoo).

Responsibilities

• Financial Oversight: Manage day-to-day accounting operations including A/P, A/R, Payroll, and General Ledger.
• Cost Accounting: Analyze and maintain standard costs for raw materials and labor; perform variance analysis.
• Inventory Management: Oversee monthly physical inventory counts and reconcile with ERP system for WIP and finished goods.
• Reporting & Analysis: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; deep-dive into product-line profitability.
• Cash Flow Management: Monitor cash flow, banking relations, and collections for healthy working capital.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecasts based on sales and capacity.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with tax requirements and coordinate annual external reviews/audits.

Skills

Excel advanced

ERP experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CMA (plus)

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Odoo

Job description

Job Title: Controller (Manufacturing)

Location: Houston, TX (On-site)

Reports To: President / Group Controller

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and hands-on Controller to lead the financial operations of our door manufacturing facility. As the senior financial leader, you will oversee all accounting functions, including cost accounting, inventory management, and financial reporting. You will be a key partner to the ownership team, providing the data-driven insights necessary to optimize production costs and drive the next phase of our growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Oversight: Manage all day-to-day accounting operations, including A/P, A/R, Payroll, and General Ledger.

• Cost Accounting: Analyze and maintain standard costs for raw materials (lumber, hardware, glass) and labor; perform variance analysis to identify production inefficiencies.

• Inventory Management: Oversee monthly physical inventory counts and reconcile with the ERP system to ensure accurate valuation of WIP and finished goods.

• Reporting & Analysis: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Provide "deep-dive" analysis into product line profitability.

• Cash Flow Management: Monitor cash flow closely, manage banking relationships, and oversee credit collections to ensure healthy working capital.

• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the annual budgeting process and provide rolling forecasts based on sales pipeline and production capacity.

• Compliance: Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal tax requirements (including Florida sales tax for manufacturing) and coordinate annual external reviews/audits.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required. CPA or CMA is a significant plus.

• Experience: 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a manufacturing environment.

• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivots, VLOOKUPs, macros) and experience with manufacturing ERP software (Quickbooks Online and Odoo).

• Local Knowledge: Familiarity with Texas-specific business regulations and tax credits for manufacturers.

• Soft Skills: A "roll-up-your-sleeves" mentality. You must be comfortable moving between the executive boardroom and the production floor.

Why Join Us?

• Impact:Your work directly influences the bottom line and the company's strategic direction.

• Stability: Join a growing player in the Houston construction and home improvement industry.

• Culture: A collaborative, fast-paced environment where your expertise is valued and rewarded.