Controller

Kinetic Custom Trailers•Waco, TX

2d•$145,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Controller develops the accounting team, maintains reliable financial information, and partners with executive and operational leaders to turn financial results into practical business decisions. This hands-on leadership position combines direct involvement in accounting operations with strategic guidance to improve profitability and support growth across U.S. and Canadian operations. The Controller leads daily accounting and financial reporting, supports budgeting and forecasting, oversees manufacturing and supply chain financial matters, and manages applicable cross-border compliance, tax, and audit work. The role also establishes accounting policies and internal controls, develops accounting staff, and improves financial systems, ERP reporting, and processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
3–5 years of manufacturing experience.
Strong manufacturing cost accounting and ERP expertise.
Demonstrated ability to lead an accounting team, perform detailed accounting work, and translate financial and operational data into actionable business recommendations.

Nice To Haves

CPA or CMA designation.
MBA or master’s degree in Accounting.
Experience in heavy equipment, automotive, commercial trailer, or industrial fabrication.

Responsibilities

Advise executive leadership on financial performance, business risks, and growth opportunities.
Analyze product profitability, margins, and cost trends and recommend improvements in pricing, spending, and operating performance.
Evaluate capital investments and expansion opportunities, including projected returns, funding needs, and cash flow implications.
Lead daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities, while participating in closes, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
Maintain manufacturing cost accounting, inventory valuation, overhead allocation, and cost-of-goods-sold reporting.
Prepare and interpret management reports comparing results with budgets, forecasts, and business objectives.
Develop annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and cash flow projections reflecting production plans, order backlog, and purchasing commitments.
Monitor receivables, payables, working capital, and liquidity, and recommend actions to support operating needs and planned investments.
Model the financial impact of changes in material prices, labor costs, production volumes, and market conditions.
Analyze purchasing, inventory, and production results to identify cost variances, margin erosion, and financial risks.
Review inventory accuracy, valuation, and obsolescence with department leaders, and monitor corrective actions and related financial controls.
Provide financial guidance to Supply Chain and Operations leaders on costing, purchasing, and inventory strategies.
Manage applicable U.S. and Canadian financial reporting and compliance with external advisors, including accounting treatment and documentation of cross-border transactions.
Prepare supporting schedules and manage corporate tax filings, external audits, and applicable Federal Excise Tax reporting.
Evaluate tax planning opportunities with qualified advisors, including depreciation strategies, manufacturing incentives, and research and development credits.
Establish and maintain accounting policies and internal controls to safeguard assets, protect confidential information, and support reliable reporting.
Lead and develop accounting staff, setting clear expectations while remaining involved in complex accounting matters and financial analysis.
Improve financial systems, ERP reporting, and accounting processes to strengthen efficiency and decision-making.