Manufacturing Controller: Lead Finance & Cost Control

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions; Giddings (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Controller at Trelleborg Sealing Solutions in Texas oversees all accounting activities for the manufacturing site, leading month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting and KPI analysis. This role drives process improvements and ensures GAAP compliance while guiding a local accounting team in a fast-paced production environment.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of accounting experience in manufacturing, strong Excel and ERP skills, and a CPA and/or MBA are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or any related field.
• 10+ years of accounting experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Extensive knowledge in Microsoft Excel (Lookups, Pivot Tables, Macros, and Formulas).
• Supervisory experience.
• 4+ years of Cost accounting.
• CPA and/or MBA preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency with all Microsoft Office Applications.

Responsibilities

• Oversees month and year-end close processes, financial reporting and account analysis
• Prepares and analyzes monthly reports, monthly forecasts, annual budgets, key performance indicators and all other required financials according to Corporate and local requirements.
• Ensures all corporate internal control requirements are met
• Coordinates and documents all capital investment projects for approvals
• Oversees audits of bills of materials to ensure product costs are accurate and accounted for properly to reflect current production operations.
• Manages the local accounting team (Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable Accounting Clerks)
• Analyses cash flow, cost controls, and performance measurements to support operational goals.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal rules and regulations as pertain to accounting and commercial practices and ensure records systems are maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and generally accepted auditing standards.
• Continuously drives process improvements and initiatives for the Finance department to improve effectiveness
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Financial analysis

Problem solving

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP system

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Controller at Trelleborg Sealing Solutions in Texas oversees all accounting activities for the manufacturing site, leading month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting and KPI analysis. This role drives process improvements and ensures GAAP compliance while guiding a local accounting team in a fast-paced production environment.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of accounting experience in manufacturing, strong Excel and ERP skills, and a CPA and/or MBA are preferred.