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Overview

The Controller is responsible for overseeing the accounting and financial reporting activities for an assigned division or business unit. This role ensures the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information while supporting budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, audit activities, and regulatory compliance.

The Controller partners closely with operational and finance leadership to provide financial analysis, reporting, and insights that support informed business decisions and drive operational performance.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting:

• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data through detailed review and analysis.

• Help in the preparation of financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.

• Assist in preparing Management and Board reports and analyses

Business Partnering:

• Partner with division leadership and branch managers to provide actionable financial insights, support strategic decisions, and drive profitability.

• Analyze key business drivers, including sales volume, gross margins, operating expenses, and working capital, to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.

• Collaborate with operational leaders to evaluate financial performance, establish KPIs, and recommend actions to improve operational efficiency and business results.

Budgeting and Forecasting:

• Support the S/VP Finance in the development of annual budgets and forecasts.

• Monitor budget performance and provide variance analysis to management.

• Assist in the preparation of financial projections and scenario analysis.

Internal Controls:

• Participate in the design and implementation of internal control procedures.

• Conduct periodic reviews to ensure compliance with established controls.

• Identify areas for process improvement and assist in implementing corrective actions.

Audit Support:

• Coordinate with external auditors during interim and year-end audits.

• Prepare audit schedules and assist in resolving audit inquiries.

• Ensure timely completion of audit deliverables and compliance with audit requirements.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Stay informed about changes in accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

• Assist in ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

• Help in the preparation of tax filings and other regulatory reports.

Team Collaboration:

• Work collaboratively with members of the finance team and other departments.

• Provide support and guidance to junior staff members as needed.

• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment conducive to professional growth.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• 8+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and accounting controls.

• Experience managing month-end and year-end close processes.

• Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements.

• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

• Experience coordinating external audits and regulatory compliance activities.

• Experience developing, implementing, or monitoring internal controls.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

• Experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting software.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively partner with operational and financial leadership.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• CPA designation.

• Public accounting, audit, or internal audit experience.

• Experience supervising, mentoring, or reviewing the work of accounting staff.

• Experience with multi-location, multi-entity, or consolidated financial reporting.

• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, industrial, steel, or related industries.

• Experience preparing management-level financial reports and presentations.

• Experience with Oracle, Invex, or similar ERP systems.

• Experience with Power BI or other business intelligence tools.

Additional Details

• Work location: Triple-S Steel Headquarters - 6000 Jensen Drive, Houston, TX 77026

• This position is 100% on-site.