Strategic Manufacturing Controller — Growth & Operations Partner

Carter Rolan Group; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Carter Rolan Group in the DFW area is seeking an experienced Corporate Controller to own the accounting function and partner closely with operations to drive profitability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This hands-on leader will strengthen financial controls, oversee budgeting and cash flow planning, and mentor the finance team while delivering meaningful commercial insight to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• CPA, CMA or MBA preferred
• 5+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
• Leadership experience in manufacturing or distribution environment
• Experience with cost accounting, standard costing, inventory and PPV

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations including general ledger, financial reporting, AP, AR and payroll
• Own the month-end and year-end close process
• Develop and strengthen internal controls and GAAP compliance
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning
• Manage cost accounting, standard costing, inventory valuation and PPV analysis
• Partner with manufacturing, operations and supply chain to improve margins and efficiency
• Oversee inventory accounting, cycle counts and reconciliations
• Coordinate external audits, tax compliance and financial reporting requirements
• Lead, mentor and develop the accounting team
• Drive continuous process improvement across the finance function

Skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

ERP systems

Cost accounting

Standard costing

Inventory accounting

Purchase Price Variance (PPV)

GAAP compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA/CMA/MBA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Carter Rolan Group in the DFW area is seeking an experienced Corporate Controller to own the accounting function and partner closely with operations to drive profitability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This hands-on leader will strengthen financial controls, oversee budgeting and cash flow planning, and mentor the finance team while delivering meaningful commercial insight to senior leadership.