Controller/Senior Accountant

Job Summary
A dynamic, rapid growing, well established leading plastic manufacturing company in the Northwest Houston area is seeking a controller to build and support our team. This role offers broad responsibility across accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls.

As a financial controller at CWP Manufacturing Company, you will be instrumental in overseeing financial operations and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. This role is vital to our mission of maintaining financial integrity and supporting strategic decision-making within the organization.

To be chosen for this role, you must have extensive experience and knowledge of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as well as accounting practices. Effective written and verbal communication skills complemented by a high level of attention to detail are both important keys to success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements.
• Manage cash flow and optimize cash management processes.
• Implement and maintain financial controls to safeguard company assets.
• Supervise the preparation of financial statements and reports for management review periodically.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insights that support operational goals.
• Provide guidance and support to accounting staff in their daily activities.
• Cost Accounting- Oversee the company’s cost accounting practices including but not limited to analyzing product costs by tracking direct materials, labor, and overhead expenses.
• Month-End Close: Perform all necessary closing procedures including journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals. Ensure timely and accurate completion of month-end closing process.
• Audit Support: Coordinate with external auditors to facilitate the audit process. Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation. Ensure audit compliance with the company’s CPA firm.
• Inventory Management – Assist in the performance of regular inventory count.

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Masters in Accounting or a CPA is preferred but not required.
• QuickBooks Desktop is a MUST
• 8+ years of accounting experience
• Strong understanding of cost accounting principles.
• Experience with manufacturing ERP or IMS systems preferred (SAP, Fishbowl).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial software.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills are required.
• Must have a professional demeanor to interact with our company and our clients.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• A high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and independently.

Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 8 years (Required)

Work Location: In person