Division Controller - OperationsPosition SummaryThis Vice President position is located in Houston, Texas and will report directly to the Chief Accounting Officer. The role will Partner with VP of Finance and SVP of Operations, on providing financial leadership, support, and guidance for all direct & indirect operations. This position will partner with the business and have full responsibility for all Operating Cost Centers, to include (but not limited to), accounting close processes for the businesses, compliance, budgeting, forecasting, & cost management.This Vice President position is located in Houston, Texas and will report directly to the Chief Accounting Officer. The role will Partner with VP of Finance and SVP of Operations, on providing financial leadership, support, and guidance for all direct & indirect operations. This position will partner with the business and have full responsibility for all Operating Cost Centers, to include (but not limited to), accounting close processes for the businesses, compliance, budgeting, forecasting, & cost management.
Reports To: Chief Accounting Officer
Work Location: 6401 North Eldridge Pkwy, Houston, TX 77041
Position Responsibilities - Responsible for business close processes and accounting and reporting of operating results
- Work alongside the Operations Team and Department Managers to drive productivity and cost savings
- Contract accounting to include Percentage Completion, Revenue Recognition, and Billing
- Thorough understanding of manufacturing processes, BOM's and Routers
- Review and accounting approval for all capital planning and expenditures
- Oversight of all inventory transactions, balances, and accuracy of reporting
- Cycle Counting, Annual Physical, Project Transactions, Slow Moving
- J/E's, Reconciliations, and Management Reports
- Develop and maintain a robust management operating system, giving leadership real time feedback on KPI's
- Support external audit, with timely and accurate information as requested
- Ensuring financial controls are in place and are followed, maintaining data integrity.
- In conjunction with business leaders, support all budget and forecast efforts to include (but not limited to), labor requirements, productivity gains, cost savings, and capital requirements
Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
- 7+ years of experience in financial management in heavy manufacturing
- Must be fluent in English, with strong speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension skills.
- US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa.
- Successful candidate will need to satisfactorily complete pre-employment drug screen and background check
Desired Qualifications - Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite, specifically Microsoft Excel.
- CPA or MPA recommended
- Knowledge of GAAP and SOX requirements
- Must exhibit high level of initiative and work well in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
- Process improvement experience a plus (i.e., ideally Lean and/or Six Sigma)
- Proficient in the use of various MS Office Suite programs.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Great Plains Financials a plus
- Prior Experience with an ERP roll-out
- Knowledge of communication principles and practices.
- Proven ability to meet tight deadlines and properly prioritize workload.
- Ability to work well and partner with plant operation's team and Finance Department team members.
