Manufacturing Controller: SAP, Costing & Financial Planning

Sterling Multi-Chem; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Multi-Chem is seeking a hands-on, business-oriented Controller to support the Head of Finance in leading the company's accounting, financial reporting, cost accounting, and financial planning activities. You will partner with plant operations and business leaders to drive financial discipline and operational insight.

The ideal candidate has strong manufacturing accounting and cost accounting experience, with the ability to translate data into actionable business insights and support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting, cost accounting, or plant controllership experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger, reconciliations, and close processes.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close with accuracy and timeliness.
• Analyze financial results and clearly explain variances, trends, and key drivers to leadership.
• Work within SAP to manage financial data, reporting, and controls.
• Partner with operations to understand plant-level performance and cost drivers.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and external audit requirements.
• Support integration activities and process standardization as the business grows.
• Provide straightforward explanations of financials to non-finance stakeholders.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Job description

Sterling Multi-Chem is seeking a hands-on, business-oriented Controller to support the Head of Finance in leading the company's accounting, financial reporting, cost accounting, and financial planning activities. You will partner with plant operations and business leaders to drive financial discipline and operational insight.

The ideal candidate has strong manufacturing accounting and cost accounting experience, with the ability to translate data into actionable business insights and support