Deputy Controlling Manager

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Deputy Controlling Manager in Texas, offering direct exposure to the CFO and a path to lead the controlling function. This hands-on role spans operations, cost accounting, inventory management, and strategic decision-making.

You will partner with senior leadership, oversee budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, and drive process improvements with data-driven insights. A manufacturing finance background and strong ERP experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in controlling, finance, cost accounting, or manufacturing finance.
• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, management reporting, and cost accounting.
• ERP experience required; SAP or similar systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes
• Analyze financial results, cost performance, and operational trends to provide actionable recommendations
• Monitor inventory, raw materials, working capital, and excess/obsolete inventory performance
• Prepare and review management reporting, variance analysis, and financial presentations
• Support internal controls, audit activities, and financial compliance initiatives
• Act on behalf of the Controlling Manager when delegated and assist with leadership of the controlling function

Skills

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Management reporting

Manufacturing finance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Job description

Deputy Controlling Manager
Salary: $125,000 - $145,000

Ready to step into a high-impact finance leadership role with direct CFO exposure? This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on manufacturing finance professional to broaden their influence across operations, cost accounting, inventory management, and strategic decision-making.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Direct partnership with the CFO and senior leadership team


• Opportunity to serve as the second-in-command within the controlling function


• High visibility across Production, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Operations


• Broad scope covering FP&A, cost accounting, inventory management, and financial reporting


• Ability to influence key business decisions through data-driven financial insights


• Leadership opportunity with responsibility for supporting and guiding the controlling team


• Exposure to a manufacturing environment where finance plays a critical role in operational performance


• Opportunity to drive process improvements, strengthen controls, and enhance reporting capabilities


• Stable leadership track with succession and advancement potential


• Strategic role that combines financial expertise with operational partnership

Key Responsibilities for the Deputy Controlling Manager:

• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes


• Analyze financial results, cost performance, and operational trends to provide actionable recommendations


• Monitor inventory, raw materials, working capital, and excess/obsolete inventory performance


• Prepare and review management reporting, variance analysis, and financial presentations


• Support internal controls, audit activities, and financial compliance initiatives


• Act on behalf of the Controlling Manager when delegated and assist with leadership of the controlling function

Qualifications for the Deputy Controlling Manager:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field


• 5+ years of progressive experience in controlling, finance, cost accounting, or manufacturing finance


• Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, management reporting, and cost accounting


• ERP experience required; SAP or similar systems preferred