Financial Controller

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If you are looking for an opportunity to work in a dynamic team environment where integrity and passion drive operational excellence, Amer Cable is the place for you!

Amer Cable is an ISO 9001:2015-certified manufacturer of jacketed electrical power, control and instrumentation cables. The company’s core markets, mining, oil and gas, and industrial, require complex cable designs that can operate reliably over long periods of time in harsh operating environments.

As a customer-focused company, Amer Cable’s top priority is to help its customers be more productive and profitable with high-quality cable products and services, fast reliable delivery, field engineering support and outstanding customer service.
All cable products are made in El Dorado, Arkansas or Katy, Texas.

Location: Houston, Texas
Work Model: Onsite with flexibility
Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Travel: Regular travel between Houston, Texas and El Dorado, Arkansas

Amer Cable, a market-leading and rapidly growing business within Mattr’s Connection Technologies segment, is seeking an experienced finance leader to join its leadership team. As the senior finance leader for the business, the Financial Controller will serve as the primary finance business partner to the President and a key member of the leadership team.

This role is responsible for driving profitable growth, enhancing operational performance, supporting strategic decision-making, improving working capital performance, and providing strong financial stewardship. The successful candidate will influence key business decisions, identify opportunities and risks, and lead a high-performing finance team that supports operations across Houston, Texas and El Dorado, Arkansas.

• Serve as the primary finance advisor to the President and Amer Cable leadership team.
• Provide financial leadership and commercial insight to support strategic business decisions.
• Influence business decisions through financial analysis, modeling, and actionable recommendations.
• Partner with Operations, Commercial, Supply Chain, Engineering, Procurement, and Human Resources leaders to improve business performance.
• Evaluate pricing initiatives, customer opportunities, product portfolio decisions, cost reduction programs, and growth investments.
• Identify risks and opportunities and recommend actions that drive profitability and cash flow improvement.
• Support the development and execution of strategic plans and growth initiatives.
• Foster accountability for financial and operational performance across the organization.

• Lead forecasting, annual budgeting, long-range planning, and monthly business performance reviews.
• Monitor key financial and operational metrics, including revenue, margins, EBITDA, inventory, working capital, cash flow, and capital expenditures.
• Improve forecast accuracy through robust analysis and proactive business engagement.
• Provide insights and recommendations that support achievement of business objectives.

• Lead and develop a geographically dispersed finance organization across Houston and El Dorado.
• Provide coaching, leadership, and performance management to the Accounting Manager and Plant Controller.
• Establish accountability while empowering team leaders to manage day-to-day operations.
• Align priorities, processes, and expectations across locations.
• Build a culture of collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and business partnership.
• Develop succession plans and strengthen finance capabilities across the organization.
• Provide oversight of accounting, reporting, compliance, and internal control activities.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Review key accounting estimates, reserves, balance sheet positions, and financial reporting outputs.
• Maintain compliance with IFRS, corporate accounting policies, Delegation of Authority requirements, and regulatory obligations.
• Support internal and external audit activities and maintain a strong control environment.