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Senior ControllerClayton Services • Houston, TX, United States
Senior Controller

Senior Controller

Clayton Services • Houston, TX, United States
1 day ago
Salary
$175,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Senior Controller

Clayton Services is seeking an experienced Senior Controller to join a well-established and growing manufacturing company in Houston to lead its accounting and finance operations. This is an exceptional opportunity for a hands-on accounting leader who enjoys improving processes, developing teams, and partnering with executive leadership to support continued growth.

The company is experiencing significant expansion, creating an opportunity for a motivated financial leader to make an immediate impact while helping build a scalable accounting function for the future.

Job Type: Direct Hire Pay Rate: $175,000 - $215,000/year plus annual bonus Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) w/ match, PTO, and more.

Senior Controller Responsibilities:

  • Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, financial reporting, month-end and year-end close, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
  • Establish structure, accountability, and best practices across the accounting department while improving overall efficiency and accuracy.
  • Work alongside the accounting team to reduce close timelines and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
  • Mentor, coach, and develop accounting staff while fostering a collaborative, supportive, and high-performing culture.
  • Oversee all aspects of manufacturing accounting, including inventory, standard costing, job costing, work-in-process (WIP), and cost analysis.
  • Develop and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures.
  • Prepare annual budgets, financial forecasts, cash flow projections, and executive financial reporting.
  • Partner with operations leadership to improve inventory accuracy, costing, profitability, and overall business performance.
  • Coordinate annual financial reviews and work closely with external auditors and tax advisors.
  • Evaluate existing accounting workflows and implement process improvements that increase efficiency and reduce manual effort.
  • Support future systems modernization initiatives and help prepare the organization for long-term operational growth.
  • Serve as a trusted business partner to executive leadership by providing financial insights and strategic recommendations.
  • Assist with building and developing the accounting organization as the company continues to grow.

Senior Controller Skills and Abilities:

  • Demonstrated success improving accounting processes, internal controls, and departmental performance.
  • Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and organizational skills.
  • Comfortable working in a hands-on environment where collaboration, accountability, and problem-solving are essential.

Senior Controller Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
  • CPA strongly preferred.
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
  • 5+ years of accounting leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP, inventory accounting, standard costing, job costing, and work-in-process (WIP).
  • Experience working with legacy accounting systems and supporting ERP readiness or implementation initiatives is highly preferred.

Senior Controller - Immediate need. Apply today!

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