Manufacturing Controller: Cost & Growth Leader

Peoplify LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoplify LLC in Houston, TX seeks a detail-oriented Controller (Manufacturing) to lead financial operations at our door manufacturing facility. You will oversee all accounting functions, cost accounting, inventory management, and financial reporting, partnering with ownership to optimize production costs and fuel growth.

You will drive cash flow management, budgeting, and compliance, including tax requirements, while partnering across the executive and production teams to improve profitability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required; CPA or CMA is a significant plus.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivots, VLOOKUPs, macros) and experience with manufacturing ERP software (QuickBooks Online and Odoo).

Responsibilities

• Financial Oversight: Manage day-to-day accounting operations including A/P, A/R, Payroll, and General Ledger.
• Cost Accounting: Analyze and maintain standard costs for raw materials and labor; perform variance analysis.
• Inventory Management: Oversee monthly physical inventory counts and reconcile with ERP system for WIP and finished goods.
• Reporting & Analysis: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; deep-dive into product-line profitability.
• Cash Flow Management: Monitor cash flow, banking relations, and collections for healthy working capital.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecasts based on sales and capacity.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with tax requirements and coordinate annual external reviews/audits.

Skills

Excel advanced

ERP experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CMA (plus)

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Odoo

Job description

Peoplify LLC in Houston, TX seeks a detail-oriented Controller (Manufacturing) to lead financial operations at our door manufacturing facility. You will oversee all accounting functions, cost accounting, inventory management, and financial reporting, partnering with ownership to optimize production costs and fuel growth.

You will drive cash flow management, budgeting, and compliance, including tax requirements, while partnering across the executive and production teams to improve profitability