Controller

Our Manufacturing/Distribution client is looking for their 1st Controller.

**This role is Onsite (in the beginning) close to Lake Charles**

Responsibilities:

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• Partner with purchasing and operations to improve inventory accuracy, understand product costs and manage working capital.
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• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual close activities, including financial statement preparation and balance sheet reconciliations.
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• Coach 1 staff accountant.
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• Establish practical accounting policies, approval procedures and internal controls.
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• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable and inventory accounting activities.
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• Collaborate with leadership on budgets, forecasts and business performance reviews.
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• Monitor inventory valuation, COGS, reserves, aging and slow-moving or obsolete stock.
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• Develop management reports that explain performance drivers and translate financial data into actionable recommendations.
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• Improve accounting workflows, reduce manual effort and strengthen audit readiness.
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• Monitor collections and cash conversion while strengthening controls around inventory movements, adjustments and physical counts.
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Qualifications:

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• Some inventory accounting and COGS experience, along with direct ownership of close and financial reporting.
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• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
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• Ability to work Hands-On effectively with leadership and cross-functional teams while remaining closely involved in day-to-day accounting.
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• Approximately 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
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• Experience in industrial distribution, manufacturing, aftermarket parts, MRO distribution or another inventory-intensive business preferred.
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• Financial systems implementation or conversion experience is a plus.
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