Global Manufacturing Finance Controller

halma; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

halma, Houston-based, is seeking a highly driven Financial Controller to build and lead a global accounting function within a fast-growing, public-company environment. This role partners with the CFO and operating leadership to ensure financial discipline, robust close processes, and scalable reporting across multinational operations.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on leadership, deep manufacturing cost accounting expertise, IFRS knowledge, and a track record of scaling finance teams in

Qualifications

• CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
• Experience as 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.
• Ensure alignment with IFRS group reporting requirements, local statutory requirements and group governance, reporting-calendar and audit expectations.
• Drive visibility into manufacturing performance and implement scalable cost control processes.
• Build and scale a high-performing accounting team.

Skills

Financial leadership

Manufacturing finance

Cost accounting

IFRS knowledge

Public company experience

Intercompany accounting

Education

CPA or equivalent certification

Job description

halma, Houston-based, is seeking a highly driven Financial Controller to build and lead a global accounting function within a fast-growing, public-company environment. This role partners with the CFO and operating leadership to ensure financial discipline, robust close processes, and scalable reporting across multinational operations.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on leadership, deep manufacturing cost accounting expertise, IFRS knowledge, and a track record of scaling finance teams in