Position Overview:
Reporting directly to plant leadership and based in Arlington, TX, this role is a key opportunity for a finance professional passionate about driving financial performance, operational excellence, and strategic decision-making. The Controller will play a pivotal role in supporting Thomson Power Systems’ continued growth and evolution, ensuring strong financial leadership in a dynamic manufacturing environment while partnering cross-functionally across operations, commercial teams, and corporate finance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Direct the activities of the accounting department in accordance with GAAP, including personnel assignments, month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Coordinate accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions
- Oversee payroll processing and approvals within the Finance Department
- Ensure timely and accurate submission of all corporate financial reporting requirements
- Perform monthly variance analysis, evaluate financial performance, and identify cost overruns and cost reduction opportunities, including product costing, departmental budgets, and inventory valuation
- Maintain the integrity of the costing system and ensure effective internal controls
- Participate in and support SAP ERP system implementation and continuous improvement initiatives
- Collaborate cross-functionally to drive process improvements related to information systems and business reporting
- Serve as an active member of the plant leadership team, contributing to decision-making, policy development, and strategic planning
- Develop and implement processes and procedures to improve productivity, efficiency, and service levels
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
- Minimum 7+ years of operational accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment
- Manage and oversee percentage-of-completion (POC) accounting for engineered-to-order projects, ensuring accurate revenue recognition and compliance with GAAP
- Review and approve daily and monthly revenue recognition activities
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as SAP or other MRP platforms
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with the ability to interpret financial data and drive insights
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders
- Proven ability to work both strategically and hands-on in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- 5+ years of leadership or supervisory experience
- Experience supporting manufacturing operations, cost accounting, and inventory management
- Demonstrated experience driving process improvement and financial transformation initiatives
- Experience with Power BI or similar data visualization tools
Benefits- Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
- Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
- Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Paid Leaves
- Tuition Assistance
