Financial Controller

WHI Global; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Crow Precision Components, LLC, a WHI Global division, seeks a hands-on Financial Controller in Fort Worth, TX. You will lead all day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls, partnering with plant leadership to drive cost discipline and manufacturing analytics.

Reporting to the Division General Manager, you will direct the site accounting team, manage payroll and treasury, and ensure compliance with US GAAP and defense industry requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA/CMA preferred.
• 7+ years progressive accounting and financial reporting experience; 2–3 years plant-level leadership.
• Experience in discrete manufacturing, aerospace, or industrial production.
• Experience with Epicor 10 or similar ERP and advanced Excel.
• US GAAP knowledge and cost accounting expertise.
• U.S. Person for ITAR compliance.

Responsibilities

• Direct month-end and year-end close, GL maintenance, revenue recognition, A/P/A/R, fixed assets, cash management, and payroll.
• Manage BOM costing, standard cost development, variance analysis, and inventory reconciliations.
• Maintain internal controls and SOPs compliant with US GAAP and defense regulatory requirements.
• ERP optimization for Epicor 10, data integrity, process automation, and reporting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and KPI tracking with operations for margin and efficiency.
• Coordinate audits and liaise with external tax advisors.
• Oversee site HR administration, onboarding/offboarding, benefits, and timekeeping.

Skills

Financial acumen

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

Epicor 10

Excel

SAP or similar ERP

Job description

Company Overview: Crow Precision Components, LLC is an operating division of WHI Global, LLC - a vertically integrated aerospace and defense manufacturer delivering precision components, composite structures, and complex assemblies across a robust Tier 1 and Tier 2 global customer base.

Backed by an operating legacy dating to 1951, WHI operates over 250,000 sq. ft. of manufacturing space across three ITAR-registered, AS9100 Rev. D, and ISO 9001-certified facilities. Capabilities include industry-leading closed-die forging, composite fabrication, multi-axis CNC machining, Nadcap-accredited heat treating, non-destructive testing (NDT), and high-level assembly.

Position Overview: Crow Precision Components is seeking a hands-on, operationally minded Financial Controller based in-person at our manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, TX.

Reporting directly to the Division General Manager, the Controller will direct all day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls for the division. This role serves as a key financial and operational business partner to plant leadership, driving cost discipline, inventory integrity, and actionable manufacturing analytics.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Control & Accounting Operations: Direct month-end and year-end close processes, general ledger maintenance, revenue recognition, accounts payable/receivable, fixed assets, treasury/cash management, and payroll.


• Cost Accounting & Inventory Integrity: Manage plant cost accounting systems, bill of materials (BOM) costing, standard cost development, variance analysis (labor, material, overhead absorption), and physical inventory reconciliations.


• Compliance & Internal Controls: Maintain a rigorous, documented system of internal accounting controls and standard operating procedures (SOPs) compliant with US GAAP and defense manufacturing/regulatory requirements.


• ERP Optimization: Serve as the financial subject matter expert for the ERP system (Epicor 10), driving data integrity, process automation, and streamlined manufacturing reporting.


• Budgeting, Forecasting & Analytics: Partner with operational leadership to lead annual operating budgets, rolling financial forecasts, and KPI tracking to support margin improvement and production efficiency.


• Audit & Tax Coordination: Serve as the primary plant point of contact for corporate parent reporting, external financial audits, and external tax advisors.


• Plant Administration & Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop the site accounting team. Oversee site-level HR administration, including employee onboarding/offboarding workflows, benefits coordination, and timekeeping.

Qualifications

• Education & Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline; CPA or CMA preferred.


• Experience: 7+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience, with at least 2-3 years leading plant-level accounting teams.


• Industry Background: Demonstrated experience in discrete manufacturing, aerospace, or industrial production with strong, practical knowledge of standard cost accounting.


• ERP & Systems: Hands-on experience with manufacturing ERP systems (Epicor 10 preferred; SAP, Infor, or similar ERP experience strongly considered) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, financial modeling).


• Technical Acumen: In-depth knowledge of US GAAP, percentage-of-completion/revenue recognition, cost absorption, and inventory valuation.


• Compliance: Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident) due to ITAR compliance requirements across WHI facilities.