Senior Corporate Controller — Manufacturing & M&A

Airswift; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift represents a $1.2B chemical manufacturing company based in Houston, TX, seeking a Corporate Controller to oversee accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance for the business.

The role leads accounting operations across sites, partners with the CFO, FP&A, and business leaders, and drives system improvements, automation, and M&A support to enable scalable growth and strong financial governance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with 5+ in a Controller/Assistant Controller role.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and audit background.
• Experience in multi-site manufacturing or industrial businesses with inventory and fixed assets.
• ERP systems experience (SAP, or similar).
• Proven success building accounting teams and scalable processes in high-growth environments.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close; ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Oversee consolidated financial statements and audits with external auditors.
• Lead AP, AR, payroll, fixed assets, inventory accounting, and GL; enforce strong internal controls.
• Drive ERP upgrades, automation, and standardization across sites.
• Mentor and lead a high-performing accounting team; partner with CFO, FP&A and board.
• Support due diligence and integration for acquisitions; assess policies and controls.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Audit background

Leadership

Financial reporting

Internal controls

M&A due diligence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA certification

MBA preferred

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Airswift represents a $1.2B chemical manufacturing company based in Houston, TX, seeking a Corporate Controller to oversee accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance for the business.

The role leads accounting operations across sites, partners with the CFO, FP&A, and business leaders, and drives system improvements, automation, and M&A support to enable scalable growth and strong financial governance.