Global Manufacturing Finance Controller

Halma plc; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Halma plc, a global leader in engineered sensor manufacturing, seeks a hands-on Financial Controller in Texas. You will build and lead a scalable accounting function, ensuring timely close, strong controls, and rigorous group reporting across international operations.

This role partners with the CFO and plant leadership to optimize margins, manage multi-currency cash and intercompany eliminations, and drive process improvements in a high-growth environment. CPA or equivalent is preferred.

Qualifications

• CPA or equivalent professional certification preferred.
• Proven success as a Controller or senior finance leader in a high-growth or complex global environment.
• Strong background in manufacturing and cost accounting.
• Deep knowledge of IFRS and multi-entity, multi-currency environments.
• Experience operating within a public company or structured reporting environment.
• Track record of building and scaling finance functions.

Responsibilities

• Own the integrity, accuracy and timeliness of management accounts, statutory inputs and group reporting across all global entities.
• Lead monthly and annual close processes with a focus on speed, rigor, and transparency and clear evidence of review.
• Deliver clear, actionable financial insights to support CFO-led decision-making.
• Lead standard costing, inventory valuation, and production variance analysis across international operations.
• Partner with operations and plant leadership to identify cost drivers and improve margins.
• Drive visibility into manufacturing performance and implement scalable cost control processes.
• Remain deeply involved in core accounting processes, including complex reconciliations, multi-currency cash management, intercompany accounting and eliminations.
• Build and maintain a robust internal control environment aligned with public company standards.
• Lead audit processes and maintain readiness for internal and external audit scrutiny.

Skills

CPA/CA or equivalent

Cost accounting

IFRS knowledge

Multi-entity

Multi-currency

Public company experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Halma plc, a global leader in engineered sensor manufacturing, seeks a hands-on Financial Controller in Texas. You will build and lead a scalable accounting function, ensuring timely close, strong controls, and rigorous group reporting across international operations.

This role partners with the CFO and plant leadership to optimize margins, manage multi-currency cash and intercompany eliminations, and drive process improvements in a high-growth environment. CPA or equivalent is preferred.