Senior Financial Controller

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Regular Full-Time Albuquerque, NM, US

Rio Grande is seeking an experienced, strategic Senior Controller to join our leadership team. In this role, you will drive process efficiency, ensure financial reporting accuracy, and shape the company’s financial strategy. This is a key opportunity for a seasoned professional to make a lasting impact at a company committed to excellence and innovation. This is a dynamic opportunity to evolve within a company that values leadership and long-term career development.

• Lead the development and execution of the company’s financial strategy to support growth, profitability, and operational excellence.
• Partner with executive leadership to evaluate strategic opportunities, including investments, expansions, and risk‑mitigation initiatives.
• Create and support long‑range financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting processes.
• Direct all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, reporting, internal controls, audit, human resources, inventory planning, and treasury functions.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, delivering insights to support key business decisions.
• Strengthening systems, tools, and processes to support a scalable finance organization.
• Strong analytical and decision‑making skills.

• Oversee capital planning and resource allocation.
• Lead continuous improvement across accounting and financial operations.
• Implement financial policies that promote compliance, efficiency, and accountability.
• Ability to drive cross‑functional initiatives and influence organizational direction.

• Mentor and lead a high‑performing finance team/IM, fostering collaboration and excellence.
• Assess future talent needs and build a team equipped to support organizational growth.
• Executive‑level communication and presence.

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory standards, and internal controls.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, lenders, and financial institutions.
• Develop and oversee risk‑mitigation strategies.
• High integrity and commitment to compliance.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• MBA or CMA is a plus.
• 8–12+ years of progressive experience in accounting/finance, including extensive experience as a Senior Controller.
• Deep expertise in GAAP, financial reporting, and complex financial analysis.
• Strong background in ERP systems and modern financial tools.
• Ability to communicate complex financial data clearly to executives and non‑financial stakeholders.

• Experience in commodities markets, including precious metals, pricing dynamics, hedging strategies, and inventory valuation.
• Integrated Business Planning (IBP) experience, including cross‑functional planning, demand alignment, and financial integration.
• Experience in industries such as manufacturing, distribution, or other operationally complex environments.
• Leadership within a rapidly growing or evolving organization.
• Implementing new financial systems, ERP upgrades, or large‑scale process improvements.
• Current CPA License.

This is an office environment that is Full Time and On‑site.

VP of Finance

Finance & Accounting

• Medical plan with low premium rates and no high deductible (includes dental and vision) and telemedicine.
• 401(k) matching program.
• Paid time‑off benefits, plus an additional seven paid holidays.
• Paid life insurance and optional additional life insurance.
• Long‑term and short‑term disability.
• Flexible spending account.
• On‑site gym and company wellness program.
• Employee discounts at Rio Grande.
• Local and national discounts on various travel and entertainment.
• Competitive compensation, including an opportunity to share in the profits.

Guided by our core values, Rio Grande is committed to treating all people with dignity and respect. We are an equal‑opportunity employer with a zero‑tolerance policy for harassment or discrimination of any kind. As an advocate for equity and equality, we hire, train, and promote qualified people of all backgrounds. We consider employment candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other underrepresented class.

We value our associates and have won the yearly Healthiest Places to Work and Family Friendly Business awards on multiple occasions.