Controller of Manufacturing

$50,000 - $50,000/Yr

Cooper Machinery Services - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

Repair and Maintenance

About the position

The Controller of Manufacturing at Cooper Machinery Services is responsible for overseeing financial reporting and cost accounting across all manufacturing plants. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring efficient performance in manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain operations, while also managing financial inventory and providing support to key management members. The position aims to optimize the company's cost structure and enhance overall financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of financial reporting and cost accounting for all of Cooper's manufacturing plants.
• Own reporting of cost rolls, variance reporting, and key financial plant & supply chain KPIs, driving action plans and overall performance.
• Assist with financial support for established engineering, supply chain, and distribution processes.
• Support the Cooper COO, Director of Finance, and VP Supply Chain with direct financial analysis, results reporting, and cost optimization projects.
• Assist with large scale inventory management, including controls, planning, and costing.
• Promote manufacturing and cost efficiencies through analysis and partnering with key functional leaders.
• Drive excellence in financial reporting and controls, including potential public company accounting readiness.

Requirements

• 5+ years of financial and accounting management in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in driving financial performance through partnering with manufacturing plant leaders and cross-functionally (with supply chain, quality, engineering, HR, etc.).
• Strong technical skills, including extensive working knowledge of cost accounting, manufacturing processes, and successful internal controls, especially around inventory.
• Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced growth-oriented environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Manufacturing experience in a global organization.
• Experience in large scale distribution environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health support
• Tuition Reimbursement up to lifetime maximum of $50,000
• 401(k) match up to 5%. Employees are 100% vested in the 401(K) on Day 1.
• Company Paid Basic Life, Basic Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short Term and Long-Term disability.
• Maternity and Parental leave benefits
• Arc Fertility Benefits
• Wellness Programs
• Onsite Fitness Gym at the Houston, TX headquarters