Controller

Murray Resources

Katy, TX

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$150,000–$170,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Policies, Accounting Software, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Receivable Processing, Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Brokerage, Budgeting, Cash Flow, Cash Management, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Compensation Analysis, Compensation Management, Cost Accounting, Cost Analysis, Cost Control, Cost Reporting, Data Collection, Decision Support, Dental Insurance, Documentation, Event Management, Expense Tracking, External Audit, Federal Government, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Audit, Financial Control, Financial Management, Financial Reporting, General Ledger Accounting, Government Requirements, Head of Finance, Insurance, Intuit Quickbooks, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Analysis, Manufacturing Operations, Metrics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Needs Assessment, Negotiation Skills, Operations Management, Organizational Development/Management, Organizational Skills, Payroll Administration, People Management, Performance Metrics, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Production Costing, Productivity Management, Project/Program Management, Reconciliation, Regulations, Software Development, State Government, Strategic Planning, Tax Returns, Time Management, Training Program, Vision Plan, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Katy, TX
POSTED
30+ days ago
A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Controller to lead accounting operations and oversee financial reporting and controls. The ideal candidate is a hands-on finance leader with strong accounting expertise and experience in a manufacturing environment. Working under the direction of the President and Global CFO, the new leader will drive financial performance and accuracy by managing reporting, cost accounting, and budgeting processes while ensuring compliance and supporting strategic decision-making.

Salary + Additional Benefits:
  • $150,000-$170,000 + Bonus
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • 401K - company match

Location: Katy, TX
Type of Position: Direct Hire

Responsibilities:
  • Provide the cost accounting expertise for the manufacturing operations. Ensure appropriate internal controls are in place and support effective and efficient annual fiscal audits.
  • Work closely with manufacturing operations to ensure accurate and timely capture of all production costs and effective analysis of production variances.
  • Develop, monitor, and analyze manufacturing overhead allocation and burden rates to ensure appropriateness.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial package. Review and distribute financial reports to President and Global CFO.
  • Track expenses and revenues versus budget and reforecast and analyze fluctuations while recommending actions/interventions.
  • Responsible for overseeing accounts payable and accounts receivable processing.
  • Ownership of the inventory sub-ledger.
  • Daily management of the company’s bank accounts, and coordinate cash flow with Global CFO.
  • Prepare annual financial information for external auditors. Liaison for all annual audits and tax preparation from CPA Firm.
  • Collaborate with HR Director in the processing of Payroll.
  • Coordinate accounting documentation requirements with suppliers, brokers, vessels, etc.
  • Determine cost of operations by establishing standard costs and collecting operational data.
  • Provide financial and analytical support for incentive compensation management, semi-annual incentive compensation payments.
  • Ownership of monthly general ledger accounting and reconciliation.
  • Increase productivity by developing automated accounting applications, coordinating information requirements.
  • Stay up to date on new regulations and current events regarding financial management. Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements. Focal contact.
  • Negotiate best prices with outside vendors, brokers, bankers, and insurance companies.
  • Review weekly vendor check payments with President.
  • Review weekly past due receivables for timely collection with accounting team.
  • Constant networking, strategic planning and collaborating across the organization. Become part of the team.
  • Process all work to meet metrics/KPIs.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • Identify and propose best practices and improvement to organization, management, and Accounting Department. 
  • Oversee the operations and personnel management of the Accounting Department, which include cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations.
  • Oversee training programs and identifies training needs with direct reports.

Requirements:
  • Four-year bachelor's degree in accounting required
  • 7+ years or more of related Controller experience required. Manufacturing experience required.
  • Certified Public Accountant is a plus
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent organizational skills
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Work, Outlook)
  • Proficient in Intuit QuickBooks
  • Strong judgment and decision making

Due to the high volume of applications we typically receive, we regret that we are not able to personally respond to all applications. However, if you are invited to take the next step in the process, you will typically be contacted within one week of submitting your application. #LI-DNI

About the Company

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Murray Resources