Hybrid Finance Controller – Manufacturing

Australia-Employment; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot seeks a Controller in Houston to oversee all company accounts, develop timely financial statements, and ensure GAAP compliance. The role covers cash flow management, internal controls, and liaison with auditors in a hybrid, permanent arrangement.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in senior financial management, CPA/CMA/CGA certification, and a proven ability to lead strategic financial initiatives while coordinating with executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field (MBA preferred).
• Professional certification (such as CMA, CGA, or CPA).
• 5+ years of proven experience in a senior financial managerial position.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency in the use of accounting software and financial management systems.
• Exceptional knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost accounting and cost control principles, and GAAP.
• Excellent knowledge and experience with Six Sigma, Job Costing, NPV Analysis, Budgeting, Forecasting.
• Strong leadership qualities and organizational skills as well as the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities, assignments, and roles.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Impeccable analytical and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated and self-directed.
• Ability to work closely with a senior management team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all company accounts and investments
• Develop and maintain timely and accurate financial statements and reports that are appropriate for the users and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures
• Prepare all supporting information for the annual audit and liaise with the Board's Audit Committee and the external auditors as necessary
• Document and maintain complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions
• Develop and maintain financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, and petty cash
• Review monthly results and implement monthly variance reporting
• Manage the cash flow and prepare cash flow forecasts in accordance with policy
• Oversee the bookkeeping function including maintenance of the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure that personnel and financial information is secure and stored in compliance with current legislation
• Manage the acquisition of capital assets and ensure that assets are properly recorded, amortized, and disposed of as appropriate
• Assist the CFO in presenting reports to senior executives, stakeholders, and board members.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Financial analysis

Revenue forecasting

Audit coordination

Internal controls

Cash flow management

Payroll

Education

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

MBA preferred

CPA/CMA/CGA certification

Tools

Accounting software

ERP systems

Spreadsheet modeling

Job description

Jobot seeks a Controller in Houston to oversee all company accounts, develop timely financial statements, and ensure GAAP compliance. The role covers cash flow management, internal controls, and liaison with auditors in a hybrid, permanent arrangement.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in senior financial management, CPA/CMA/CGA certification, and a proven ability to lead strategic financial initiatives while coordinating with executive leadership.