Controller in Houston, Texas at Climax Portable Machine Tools

Position: Controller

Reports to: Corporate Controller

Location: Houston, TX

WHO WE ARE

For decades, our brands have helped customers tackle critical industrial challenges across machining, welding, material handling, and testing applications around the world. Through trusted brands such as CLIMAX Portable Machining & Welding Systems, SUMNER Material Lifts, MAGNATECH Orbital Welding Systems, and CALDER Valve Test Systems, we continue to deliver innovative solutions backed by engineering expertise, quality craftsmanship, and a commitment to customer success.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We're looking for an experienced accounting leader who brings both technical expertise and a practical business-focused approach to the role. The right person will be someone who can dig into the details while also understanding the bigger picture, building strong partnerships across the organization and helping leaders make informed decisions. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, solving complex problems, and using financial insights to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.

JOB SUMMARY

The Controller is a key member of the Finance & Accounting leadership team responsible for overseeing the organization's accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance activities. This role ensures the integrity and accuracy of financial information through effective management of the month-end close process, global consolidations, financial statement preparation, and audit support. The Controller provides financial analysis and strategic guidance to business leaders, ensures compliance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and applicable statutory requirements, and partners with operational teams to drive sound financial decision-making in a global manufacturing environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Direct and oversee day-to-day accounting operations to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and operational reports for assigned site(s)
• Support and participated in global financial consolidations
• Coordinate and support internal and external financial audits
• Analyze financial results, identify significant variances, and provide recommendations to management
• Partner with operational and departmental leaders to provide financial analysis and guidance that supports strategic business decisions
• Ensure compliance with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), internal controls, and applicable local statutory requirement
• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field required
• CPA or other relevant professional certification preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities
• Experience in cost accounting and financial reporting within a manufacturing environment
• Experience supporting plant operations in a global organization
• Experience using enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems such as SAP or Syteline

QUALIFICATIONS

• Thorough knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial reporting skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Ability to manager multiple priorities while meeting strict deadlines
• Excellent Verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across the organization
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically as business needs require

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. The employee is also regularly required to sit at a desk for prolonged periods of time while working on a computer. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 15 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. Office and travel have moderate noise levels. Machine/Product demonstrations and customer visits can have loud noise levels.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

IMPORTANT: Please answer all application questions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.