FP&A Controller: Strategic Planning & Performance Leader

Dagen; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Dagen seeks an experienced FP&A Controller to guide financial planning, performance analysis, and management reporting across its Texas operations. You will lead budgeting, forecasting cycles, and monthly close activities while partnering with Accounting, Operations, and business leadership to deliver reliable insights.

The role requires 10–15+ years in FP&A or related fields, strong Excel/ERP skills (SAP), and a proven ability to mentor teams and influence decisions.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of progressive FP&A, controlling, accounting, or audit experience.
• Extensive budgeting, forecasting, reporting and performance analysis.
• Experience in multinational and/or project-driven environments.
• Proven cross-functional collaboration with operational teams.
• Experience leading or mentoring teams.
• Familiarity with SAP and financial reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly closing activities and deliver dashboards and management reports.
• Manage annual budget and forecasts; support reforecasts and scenario analysis.
• Provide variance analysis and insights to monitor performance.
• Drive process improvements, controls, and finance system enhancements.
• Lead and develop FP&A team; collaborate with finance and operations.

Skills

Financial planning and analysis

Variance analysis

Management reporting

Internal controls awareness

ERP / reporting tools

Advanced Excel and PowerPoint

Strong analytical mindset

Communication of complex finance

Business partnering

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Team leadership

Tools

SAP

Job description

Dagen seeks an experienced FP&A Controller to guide financial planning, performance analysis, and management reporting across its Texas operations. You will lead budgeting, forecasting cycles, and monthly close activities while partnering with Accounting, Operations, and business leadership to deliver reliable insights.

The role requires 10–15+ years in FP&A or related fields, strong Excel/ERP skills (SAP), and a proven ability to mentor teams and influence decisions.