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This highly visible leadership role will partner closely with executive leadership and operations teams to support strategic growth, improve profitability, and strengthen financial processes.This position is ideal for a hands-on finance leader who excels in a dynamic manufacturing environment and enjoys balancing strategic initiatives with day-to-day financial leadership.Controller - Key Responsibilities:Direct all monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities for multiple operating locations.Oversee consolidated financial reporting and ensure accuracy of company-wide financial results.Manage manufacturing accounting activities, including inventory accounting, product costing, and operational performance analysis.Provide leadership with actionable financial insights to drive profitability and operational improvements.Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.Develop and maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures.Support internal and external audit requirements and ensure regulatory compliance.Drive process improvements, reporting enhancements, and ERP optimization initiatives.Build, mentor, and develop accounting and finance team members across multiple locations.Partner with cross-functional leaders on business improvement projects, integrations, and growth initiatives.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.Progressive accounting and finance experience within a manufacturing environment.Prior experience leading and developing accounting or finance teams.Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, inventory accounting, and cost accounting.Experience supporting multi-site operations is highly desirable.Advanced Excel and financial systems expertise.Demonstrated ability to partner with operations and executive leadership to influence business decisions.Preferred Experience:CPA or CMA certification.Experience within industrial manufacturing, engineered products, fabrication, distribution, or related sectors.Exposure to large-scale ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar enterprise systems.Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, or organizational growth initiatives.If you are interested, please apply today or reach out to Farhan Charania directly on LinkedIn.","company":"Robert Half","rawCompany":"robert half","city":"Houston","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-27T11:48:40.918Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3031.01","title":"Treasurers and Controllers","slug":"treasurers-and-controllers"},{"code":"13-2011.00","title":"Accountants and Auditors","slug":"accountants-and-auditors"},{"code":"11-3031.00","title":"Financial Managers","slug":"financial-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"332312","title":"Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing","slug":"fabricated-structural-metal-manufacturing"},{"code":"333517","title":"Machine Tool Manufacturing","slug":"machine-tool-manufacturing"},{"code":"541219","title":"Other Accounting Services","slug":"other-accounting-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Manufacturing Controller","description":"Manufacturing ControllerA growing industrial manufacturing organization is seeking an experienced Controller to lead accounting, financial reporting, and operational finance activities across multiple U.S. business units. 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