Controller

Controller

As the Controller, you will play a critical leadership role in the financial stewardship of the company. You will oversee all aspects of financial management, including accounting, budgeting, reporting, compliance, and internal controls. This role demands a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of financial systems and a strong ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business insights. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will serve as a key advisor in driving financial discipline, operational efficiency, and scalable growth. This is a high-impact role for a results-oriented finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the timely preparation of GAAP-compliant financial statements.
• Proactively manage month-end and year-end financial close process.
• Oversee all daily accounting operations, including general ledger activities, reconciliations, AR/AP, and job cost accounting.
• Develop and manage internal controls by establishing and maintaining an internal audit function to regularly review financial processes, controls, and procedures.
• Ensure the flow of materials is accurately tracked and reported, and partner with IT to develop automation solutions for inventory controls.
• Develop written accounting policies and procedures and implement a rigorous environment of reporting and controls.
• Coordinate and lead annual external audits.
• Oversee tax compliance and filings, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Partner with operations and finance to ensure accurate cost accounting.
• Manage multi-state payroll processing, payroll tax filings, and year-end tax reporting.
• Manage business licenses, permits, and regulatory filings across multiple states.
• Interface with federal government agencies to facilitate cost reimbursements pursuant to grant awards.
• Provide guidance and leadership to the accounting team, including hiring, performance management, coaching, mentoring, and goal setting.

Essential Skills

• Active CPA required (or able to quickly attain).
• Experience as a controller working with revenue exposure of $50M+.
• 10+ years experience in accounting within a large manufacturing environment.
• Expert in cost accounting and cost accounting management.
• Experience with Stock-Based Compensation.
• Proficiency in ERP systems; SAP preferred.
• Intellectually curious with a high level of self-accountability.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in government grant accounting.
• Ability to analyze transactional level detail in an ERP system and articulate key findings to management.
• Strong business skills and effective understanding of financial, distribution, and manufacturing systems.
• Ability to multi-task and drive actions to completion under strict deadlines.
• Collaboration skills to build positive relationships within and outside the Finance team.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Experience in process development/improvement.

Work Environment

This role involves overseeing a team including the Director of Accounting and FP&A analyst. The Director of Accounting has direct reports with dotted line responsibilities and may supervise a team of two people. If the candidate is strong in SAP, the SAP Lead and two additional reports will also be under this role. We are a privately held company with revenue exceeding $50M. Our culture values diversity and strives to build an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of San Marcos, Texas.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $150000.00 - $175000.00/yr.

What We Have To Offer:

• Competitive Base
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance on day 1 of employment
• Health Saving Account (HSA) with Employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) retirement plan and match program
• Long Term Disability (Employer Paid)
• Short Term Disability (Employer Paid)
• Paid Time Off (eligible after 90 days of employment)
• Sick Leave (eligible after 90 days of employment)
• Company Paid Holidays

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Marcos, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 2025.