Controller

Controller – Manufacturing / Cost Accounting

Greater Houston, TX | $200K–$240K + Profit Sharing

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing Services is conducting a search for a Controller to join a rapidly growing manufacturing organization serving the data center infrastructure market.

This is a unique opportunity for a strong manufacturing finance leader to get in early, build the accounting function , and grow with a business positioned for significant U.S. and international expansion.

This is not a maintenance Controller role . We need someone who is hands-on, entrepreneurial, comfortable building from the ground up, and knows manufacturing and cost accounting extremely well .

What We're Looking For

- Significant manufacturing accounting and Controller-level experience

- Deep cost accounting expertise , including standard costing, job costing, labor and overhead allocation, work-in-process (WIP), inventory and COGS

- Strong inventory accounting experience

- Experience establishing or scaling an accounting department, processes and internal controls

- Strong month-end close, financial reporting and U.S. GAAP knowledge

- Experience working across multiple entities

- ERP implementation, optimization and process improvement experience

- Ability to partner closely with manufacturing, operations, supply chain, procurement and executive leadership

- A true hands-on mentality , with the ability to execute tactically today while building the infrastructure needed for future growth

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

- CPA preferred, but not required

International Experience

International experience is highly preferred, but not required. The ideal candidate will bring a combination of strong U.S. manufacturing/cost accounting experience and exposure to international operations, including global consolidations, intercompany accounting, foreign currency and/or IFRS.

However, we absolutely want to speak with exceptional U.S. Manufacturing Controllers who have deep cost accounting expertise , even if their international experience is limited.

The Opportunity

The Controller will take ownership of the accounting and financial reporting function in a high-growth manufacturing environment , initially operating as a hands-on leader while building scalable processes, controls and reporting infrastructure.

Key responsibilities will include:

- Leading accounting operations and the monthly, quarterly and annual close

- Developing and maintaining manufacturing costing methodologies

- Managing inventory, WIP, standard/job costing, overhead absorption and COGS

- Establishing scalable accounting policies, procedures and internal controls

- Consolidated financial reporting across multiple entities

- Supporting future domestic and international expansion

- Leading ERP/accounting system implementation and optimization initiatives

- Developing financial reporting packages, KPIs and operational analytics

- Supporting cash flow forecasting, treasury and working capital management

- Partnering with operational and executive leadership

- Building and developing the accounting team as the organization grows

Why Consider It?

This is an opportunity to join an organization during a significant growth stage and play a major role in building its financial and accounting infrastructure.

For someone who enjoys creating, improving and scaling rather than simply maintaining an established accounting function, there is significant long-term growth potential.

💰 Compensation: $200K–$240K base + profit sharing

📍 Location: Greater Houston, TX

If you're a Manufacturing Controller who knows cost accounting inside and out and enjoys building rather than simply maintaining, I'd like to hear from you.

Feel free to message me directly to discuss the opportunity in confidence.