Overview
Job Title: Corporate Controller
Location: Arlington, TX (Hybrid In Office Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
Compensation: $115,000 - $125,000 base + 15% performance bonus
Direct Reports: 3 (Senior Accountant, Accounts Payable Specialist, Accounting Associate)
Company Overview
A well-established chemical manufacturing company with three U.S. plant locations, supporting industries like food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices. Known for its tight-knit team environment, strong safety culture, and ethical leadership, the company offers stability, hands-on involvement across sites, and exposure to both routine and complex manufacturing processes. Ideal for professionals who enjoy working in a dynamic, small-plant environment with real impact.
Position Overview
We are seeking a seasoned and ethical Corporate Controller with at least 10 years of manufacturing finance experience ideally in chemical, energy, or food & beverage sectors to oversee accounting operations across our three plant locations. This is a critical leadership role responsible for cost accounting, internal controls, financial reporting, and oversight of daily accounting activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all accounting operations including general ledger, cost accounting, inventory accounting, and revenue recognition
- Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings and reports
- Oversee and mentor a team of 3 direct reports, ensuring strong controls, accountability, and performance
- Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure ethical financial practices
- Partner with the COO to provide financial insights that drive operational efficiency across all plant locations
- Maintain oversight of plant-level accounting activities at our facilities in Indiana, Maryland, and Arlington, TX
- Lead and support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and all relevant federal, state, and local tax regulations
- Manage audits and liaise with external auditors and tax advisors
- Support ERP system optimization and standardization of accounting procedures across sites
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or CMA strongly preferred
- Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting experience with at least 5 years as a Controller in a manufacturing environment
- Strong Cost Accounting Experience Is Required
- Industry experience in chemical, energy, gas, or food & beverage manufacturing preferred
- Proven ability to manage accounting teams and drive process improvements
- Ethical, detail-oriented, and trustworthy with a strong sense of fiduciary responsibility
- Experience working in organizations with multi-site operations is a plus
- Knowledge of ERP/accounting systems and intermediate to advanced Excel skills
- Preference given to local or Texas-based candidates
Why Is This a Great Opportunity
Work Environment & Schedule: Hybrid schedule: In-office Tuesday through Thursday, with remote flexibility on Monday and Friday
- Occasional travel to plant locations in Indiana and Maryland may be required (less than 10%)
Salary Type: Annual Salary
Salary Min: $115,000
Salary Max: $125,000
Currency Type: USD
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