Controller

Arcanum Infrastructure, LLC•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Controller/FP&A Manager will work cross-functionally with the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), operations, commercial, and corporate leadership to translate production data, cost drivers, and capital activity into accurate financial reporting and clear forward visibility. This is a unique opportunity to own the full financial function from the books to the board deck while directly influencing plant-level performance, capital allocation, and long-term value creation within a manufacturing and infrastructure-oriented environment.

Requirements

Strong technical accounting foundation with deep working knowledge of US GAAP, including areas relevant to manufacturing, inventory and standard costing, fixed assets, leases, revenue recognition.
Demonstrated ownership of a full monthly close cycle in a manufacturing or asset-intensive environment.
Advanced level financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting abilities.
Advanced level Excel skills, including complex modeling and large dataset analysis, and hands-on experience with ERP systems (Sage X3 strongly preferred) and the ability to identify and drive system or process improvements.
Experience coordinating external audits and working with tax and audit firms.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
High degree of organization to manage competing close-cycle and forecasting deadlines.
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; CPA preferred.
6–10 years of progressive experience spanning accounting, controllership and FP&A; prior public accounting experience strongly preferred.
Demonstrated ability to own a close while also producing forecasts and board-level analysis.
Manufacturing, chemicals, or other asset-intensive industry experience strongly preferred.
Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and accruals.
Prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements, income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, and supporting schedules.
Oversee general ledger integrity, chart of accounts maintenance, and the accuracy of all financial data within the Sage X3 ERP system.
Manage inventory accounting, standard costing, and manufacturing cost variance analysis appropriate to a chemicals platform.
Administer fixed asset accounting, including capitalization policies, depreciation, construction-in-progress tracking, and impairment considerations.
Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, and treasury/cash management activities.
Coordinate the annual external audit and any tax compliance work performed by outside firms.
Research and document technical accounting issues, including revenue recognition, leases, fixed assets, and prepare position memos as needed.
Maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting; identify and remediate process or control gaps.
Own and maintain annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial plans with a focus on manufacturing costs, margins, and cash flow.
Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, and corporate functions to incorporate production plans, feedstock assumptions, energy costs, maintenance activities, and capital plans into financial forecasts.
Ensure alignment between operational plans and company strategic objectives.
Perform detailed variance analysis of actual results versus budget and forecast, integrating insight directly from the close process.
Deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual management and board reporting packages with clear insights into executive leadership and stakeholders.
Identify key trends, risks, and opportunities related to production performance, cost structure, and profitability, and provide actionable recommendations.
Build and maintain financial models to evaluate capital projects, plant investments, and strategic initiatives.
Assess the financial impact of changes in production rates, yields, feedstock pricing, energy costs, and market conditions.
Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) related to manufacturing efficiency, cost control, margins, and capital efficiency.
Provide data-driven insights to support continuous improvement, operational excellence, and profitability enhancement.
Improve accounting and FP&A processes, tools, and reporting to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and decision support, particularly around the integration of actuals into forecasts.