ESOP Division Controller – Manufacturing Finance Leader

Central States, Inc.; Cedar Hill (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical

Vision

Holiday pay

Vacation pay

Mental health resources

Life insurance

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Spending Account

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Profit-Sharing bonus

Merit increases

Education assistance

Job summary

Central States Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a Division Controller to act as the primary financial leader for an assigned business division, driving profitability through accurate reporting, forecasting, and strategic analysis.

You will oversee general ledger, AP/AR, inventory, cost accounting, budgeting, and internal controls, partnering with operations, HR, and corporate finance to align results with company goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including 3+ years in a Controller or senior financial management role.
• Demonstrated success managing accounting operations and partnering with operational leaders in a manufacturing or multi-division environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all division accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, inventory, and cost accounting, ensuring compliance with GAAP and company policies.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and analysis for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Lead the division’s budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes; provide actionable insights to improve financial performance.
• Collaborate with operations leadership to analyze cost drivers, pricing, and production metrics that impact profitability.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with audit requirements, corporate policies, and regulatory standards.
• Manage financial aspects of capital projects, business cases, and investment analyses to support division growth and efficiency initiatives.
• Partner with HR and operations to oversee workforce planning, compensation budgeting, and incentive program tracking within financial parameters.
• Coach and develop accounting and finance team members to ensure accuracy, accountability, and professional growth.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the division and corporate finance, ensuring alignment on reporting, policy, and strategic priorities.
• Performs other duties and activities related to the department as necessary to support overall operations and responsibilities, even if not specifically listed above.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Power BI

NetSuite

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Central States Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a Division Controller to act as the primary financial leader for an assigned business division, driving profitability through accurate reporting, forecasting, and strategic analysis.

You will oversee general ledger, AP/AR, inventory, cost accounting, budgeting, and internal controls, partnering with operations, HR, and corporate finance to align results with company goals.