Senior Manufacturing Finance Controller

Smith Industries; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Job summary

Smith Industries is seeking an experienced Controller to lead financial operations across fabrication and utility projects in a fast‑paced industrial environment. The role partners with executive leadership, operations, and finance to drive reporting, job costing, inventory controls, cash flow, and performance improvements.

The ideal candidate has strong manufacturing accounting background, leadership skills, and a hands‑on approach to scale financial operations across multiple business

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 7+ years of accounting or finance experience required.
• Manufacturing, industrial, fabrication, EPC, or construction accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and inventory accounting required.
• Strong Excel and financial modeling skills required.
• Experience with Power BI, QuickBooks, or manufacturing ERP systems preferred.
• CPA or CPA-track preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare and oversee financial statements, management reporting, and financial analysis.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting procedures, and financial compliance.
• Support external audits, tax coordination, and financial reporting requirements.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data across business operations.
• Monitor job costing processes across fabrication and utility operations.
• Analyze labor, material, overhead, and production variances.
• Manage WIP reporting and revenue recognition processes.
• Support project margin analysis and operational financial performance tracking.
• Partner with operations leadership to improve cost visibility and reporting accuracy.
• Oversee inventory reconciliation, cycle count programs, and inventory reserve analysis.
• Partner with Supply Chain and Material Control teams to improve inventory accuracy and controls.
• Drive process improvements related to inventory tracking, material usage, and ERP reporting.
• Support AR/AP tracking, cash forecasting, liquidity planning, and financial reporting.
• Monitor billing, collections, and project cash conversion metrics.
• Assist leadership with financial planning and operational decision-making

Skills

Excel

Financial modeling

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Power BI

QuickBooks

Job description

Smith Industries is seeking an experienced Controller to lead financial operations across fabrication and utility projects in a fast‑paced industrial environment. The role partners with executive leadership, operations, and finance to drive reporting, job costing, inventory controls, cash flow, and performance improvements.

The ideal candidate has strong manufacturing accounting background, leadership skills, and a hands‑on approach to scale financial operations across multiple business