Manufacturing Controller: Lead Financial Ops & Strategy

The ODA Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The ODA Group is seeking a Controller in Dallas to own the accounting function, lead a small team, and partner with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic analysis. This role touches across the leadership team to drive financial performance and controls.

Responsibilities include managing the general ledger, close processes, cash reconciliation, and financial reporting with KPIs and management packs. The candidate will develop financial models for pricing and profitability decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is required.
• CPA certification is preferred.
• Manufacturing, distribution, and/or public accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, fixed assets, inventory, and cost accounting.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close with accuracy and timeliness.
• Oversee daily cash reconciliations and posting of cash journals.
• Prepare GL reconciliations and balance sheet roll-forwards.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, KPIs, and management reports.
• Partner with CFO on analysis, variance, and strategic recommendations.
• Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecast updates with variance analysis.
• Develop financial models to support pricing, profitability and strategic decisions.

Skills

General Ledger

Close Process

Cash Reconciliation

KPIs & Reporting

Financial Modeling

Management Communication

Budgeting & Forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

ERP software

Job description

The ODA Group is seeking a Controller in Dallas to own the accounting function, lead a small team, and partner with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic analysis. This role touches across the leadership team to drive financial performance and controls.

Responsibilities include managing the general ledger, close processes, cash reconciliation, and financial reporting with KPIs and management packs. The candidate will develop financial models for pricing and profitability decisions.