Job Title: Corporate Controller
Location: Arlington, TX (Hybrid – In Office Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
Reports To: Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Compensation: $115,000 – $125,000 base + 15% performance bonus
Direct Reports: 3 (Senior Accountant, Accounts Payable Specialist, Accounting Associate)

Company Overview:

A well-established chemical manufacturing company with three U.S. plant locations, supporting industries like food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices. Known for its tight-knit team environment, strong safety culture, and ethical leadership, the company offers stability, hands-on involvement across sites, and exposure to both routine and complex manufacturing processes. Ideal for professionals who enjoy working in a dynamic, small-plant environment with real impact.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a seasoned and ethical Corporate Controller with at least 10 years of manufacturing finance experience—ideally in chemical, energy, or food & beverage sectors—to oversee accounting operations across our three plant locations. This is a critical leadership role responsible for cost accounting, internal controls, financial reporting, and oversight of daily accounting activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all accounting operations including general ledger, cost accounting, inventory accounting, and revenue recognition

• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings and reports

• Oversee and mentor a team of 3 direct reports, ensuring strong controls, accountability, and performance

• Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure ethical financial practices

• Partner with the COO to provide financial insights that drive operational efficiency across all plant locations

• Maintain oversight of plant-level accounting activities at our facilities in Indiana, Maryland, and Arlington, TX

• Lead and support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and all relevant federal, state, and local tax regulations

• Manage audits and liaise with external auditors and tax advisors

• Support ERP system optimization and standardization of accounting procedures across sites

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or CMA strongly preferred

• Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting experience with at least 5 years as a Controller in a manufacturing environment

• Strong cost accounting experience is required

• Industry experience in chemical, energy, gas, or food & beverage manufacturing preferred

• Proven ability to manage accounting teams and drive process improvements

• Ethical, detail-oriented, and trustworthy with a strong sense of fiduciary responsibility

• Experience working in organizations with multi-site operations is a plus

• Knowledge of ERP/accounting systems and intermediate to advanced Excel skills

• Preference given to local or Texas-based candidates

Work Environment & Schedule:

• Hybrid schedule: In-office Tuesday through Thursday, with remote flexibility on Monday and Friday

• Occasional travel to plant locations in Indiana and Maryland may be required (less than 10%)