<p>A well-established organization in the manufacturing industry is seeking a seasoned finance professional to lead its accounting and financial operations. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in financial management, strategic planning, and operational support within a manufacturing environment.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Lead and oversee all accounting functions, including general ledger, inventory control, internal audits, and financial reporting.</li><li>Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and controls to ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations.</li><li>Partner with operational leadership to align financial strategies with business objectives.</li><li>Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.</li><li>Supervise and develop a high-performing finance team, setting performance goals and supporting professional growth.</li><li>Ensure timely and accurate financial closings and reporting to corporate leadership.</li><li>Monitor and evaluate capital expenditures, inventory processes, and cost accounting practices.</li><li>Support internal and external audit processes and ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations.</li><li>Drive continuous improvement in financial operations and contribute to cost reduction and profitability initiatives.</li></ul><p><br></p><p> </p>
<p>Robert Half Finance and Accounting is working with an established and highly successful manufacturing organization in Waco, Texas on a search for a new Controller. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsible for all accounting activities within the finance department and division by performing the following duties:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Partner with the Director of Operations in setting & implementing the location strategy & business plans.</li><li>Manage team by establishing monthly and quarterly performance goals, allocating resources, assessing annual performance, and determining individual merit, incentive and/or promotional increases in support of company goals.</li><li>Prepare the annual financial budget for presentation to corporate.</li><li>Daily engagement with operations to provide a financial perspective during decision making and ensure compliance.</li><li>Provide timely analysis, data and information to senior management.</li><li>Oversee general accounting, inventory control, internal auditing, office equipment control and record retention programs.</li><li>Direct the preparation of statistics for periodic and yearly financial statements, including the preparation of charts and graphs showing progress, conditions and results.</li><li>Develop and monitor inventory control procedures affecting all warehouse operations and monitoring cycle count of inventories.</li><li>Consolidate capital assets, maintenance and company operating budgets, check appropriate requests against approved budgets for availability of fund prior to commitment and exercise accounting control to ensure that budgeted expenditures do not exceed amounts authorized.</li><li>Interpret operating results as they affect the financial aspects of the organization and make specific recommendations which will result in cost reduction and profit improvement.</li><li>Directs internal audits involving review of accounting and administrative controls. Co-ordinates preparation of external audit materials and external financial reporting.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Qualifications:</p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is preferred.</li><li>10 + years working in the manufacturing industry.</li><li>CPA or CMA is a preferred but not required.</li><li>Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines. </li><li>Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make well-judged decisions.</li><li>Knowledge of accounting software and systems.</li><li>Understanding of accounting principles and financial regulations.</li></ul><p><strong><em> </em></strong></p><p>This growing stable organization offers a competitive compensation package from $150K to $180K DOE, plus 15% Bonus, and outstanding benefits. For more information and consideration, please contact Eric Murray at 682-350-8439 or via Email at [email protected]</p>
