Manufacturing Finance Controller — ERP & Costing Leader

KSB Company; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working time

Pension plan

Training opportunities

Job summary

Standard Alloys, part of KSB USA, seeks a Controller to lead finance, accounting, and cost controls in a manufacturing setting. You will partner with the General Manager to guide strategic decisions and drive continuous improvement across the plant's financial performance.

The role focuses on standard costing, inventory valuation, reporting accuracy, and a future ERP transition, leveraging legacy systems while enabling data transparency and compliance with IFRS and local regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive finance/controlling experience in manufacturing.
• Experience leading a full finance/accounting function.
• Knowledge of IFRS and internal controls is essential.
• Experience with ERP systems and data transformation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Finance and Accounting function and develop a capable team.
• Partner with General Manager to support operational and strategic decisions.
• Manage financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow.
• Oversee cost accounting, inventory valuation, and profitability analysis.
• Support ERP system utilization and future ERP transition initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and statutory requirements.

Skills

Finance leadership

Business partnering

IFRS knowledge

Cost accounting

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

Standard Alloys, part of KSB USA, seeks a Controller to lead finance, accounting, and cost controls in a manufacturing setting. You will partner with the General Manager to guide strategic decisions and drive continuous improvement across the plant's financial performance.

The role focuses on standard costing, inventory valuation, reporting accuracy, and a future ERP transition, leveraging legacy systems while enabling data transparency and compliance with IFRS and local regulations.