Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

Controller

Finance / Accounting - Controller

Houston, TX

EXP 2-5 years

Degree:
Bachelor’s

Relocation:
Not provided

Bonus:
Available

Travel:
Required

Job Description:

The Controller is responsible for managing, developing, coordinating, and controlling all Accounting and Business Systems activities of the office. They ensure policies, procedures, systems, and controls for the recording and reporting of financial operations are adhered to without deviation. The role serves as the primary driver behind the preparation of month‑end closing, rolling forecasts, profit plan, and strategic plan. It also inspires effective and open communication across all departments to enhance teamwork and profitability.

Our products and the employees who design, build and sell them are part of making a difference in the world every day. If you’re ready to do something that matters, to do it well, and to be encouraged and rewarded for doing it, then this is the place for you.

Act as a business partner to the regional business leader and carry out ad‑hoc projects on behalf of the regional business leader and Group Finance Director.

Coordinate and prepare the annual budget, rolling forecasts, and board estimates.

Provide the local business management with meaningful and insightful Financial Planning and Analysis information that allows better decision‑making leading to sustainable profitable growth and accurate revenue, margin, and cash forecasting.

Provide senior Crouse‑Hinds MTL management with reliable, accurate, and timely financial information and investigate any significant variances from budget and forecast.

Actively lead the Accounting Organization in accordance with generally accepted procedures and corporate policy related to maintaining financial accounts and records, preparing and issuing statements, invoicing, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.

Proactively engage as a business partner with functional Management to ensure correct, concise, and timely information. Coordinate the development of new processes and the modification of existing processes to meet business and Division objectives.

Provide direction to operations and leadership teams in pursuit of business goals and objectives. Implement and evaluate the effect of Accounting system changes in practice and/or procedure as required by changes within operations, or as disseminated by Corporate or Division Headquarters.

Review all business statements and reports and anticipate areas of concern in a timely fashion. Working with the division controller, establish corrective action when identifying significant problems.

Develop, guide, motivate, and train efficient and effective individuals to meet business objectives.

Maintain credibility and reliability in financial and informational data furnished to business unit management for use in decision‑making.

Responsible for the implementation and deployment of actions to ensure an adequate environment of internal control. Provide compliance with Sarbanes‑Oxley and all applicable statutory requirements as they apply to their areas of responsibility.

Lead department activities related to process improvements and standard work. Assist in maintaining an atmosphere of continuous improvement and team efforts for accomplishing business goals.

• BS Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or Economics from an accredited institution.
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) designation required.
• Minimum of 3 years of accounting/finance experience.
• Must be authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship.
• No relocation is provided for this position. Only candidates residing within a 50‑mile radius will be considered.

• Minimum 3 years Big Four Experience.
• Experience with DAC Easy Accounting System.
• Experience dealing with commercial sales teams in terms of pricing, business strategies, and forecasting.
• Process improvement/system implementation experience.
• Management of people experience.
• Technical and theoretical knowledge of Accounting, Finance, Economics, and Business Systems.
• Advanced computer skills, specifically with Excel.
• Strong business acumen, communication skills, professionalism, and the ability to collaborate effectively.
• Preference for 3+ years’ experience in all phases of business operations, including management and non‑management roles in Planning, Accounting, and Systems.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.