Smith Industries and SI Utility are seeking an experienced hands-on Controller to lead and strengthen financial operations across fabrication and utility infrastructure projects. This role will work closely with executive leadership operations supply chain and finance teams to oversee financial reporting job costing inventory controls cash flow management and operational financial performance as the organization continues to scale.
The ideal candidate will bring strong manufacturing and project-based accounting experience leadership capability and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced industrial environment supporting multiple business segments.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Controls
Lead monthly quarterly and annual financial close processes
Prepare and oversee financial statements management reporting and financial analysis
Maintain and strengthen internal controls accounting procedures and financial compliance
Support external audits tax coordination and financial reporting requirements
Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data across business operations
Manufacturing & Job Cost Accounting
Monitor job costing processes across fabrication and utility operations
Analyze labor material overhead and production variances
Manage WIP reporting and revenue recognition processes
Support project margin analysis and operational financial performance tracking
Partner with operations leadership to improve cost visibility and reporting accuracy
Inventory & Material Control
Oversee inventory reconciliation cycle count programs and inventory reserve analysis
Partner with Supply Chain and Material Control teams to improve inventory accuracy and controls
Drive process improvements related to inventory tracking material usage and ERP reporting
Cash Flow & Working Capital
Support AR/AP tracking and working capital initiatives
Support cash forecasting liquidity planning and financial reporting
Monitor billing collections and project cash conversion metrics
Assist leadership with financial planning and operational decision-making
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance required
7 years of accounting or finance experience preferred
Manufacturing industrial fabrication EPC or construction accounting experience strongly preferred
Experience with ERP systems and inventory accounting required
Strong Excel and financial modeling skills required
Experience with Power BI QuickBooks or manufacturing ERP systems preferred
CPA or CPA-track preferred but not required
Preferred Attributes
Strong analytical organizational and leadership skills
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-growth environment
Comfortable partnering closely with operations and executive leadership
Hands-on mindset with strong attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive process improvements
Compensation
Competitive compensation package including salary bonus opportunity and benefits based on experience.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Smith Industries is not currently sponsoring employment visas for this position.
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.
Smith Industries and SI Utility are seeking an experienced hands-on Controller to lead and strengthen financial operations across fabrication and utility infrastructure projects. This role will work closely with executive leadership operations supply chain and finance teams to oversee financial repo...
Smith Industries and SI Utility are seeking an experienced hands-on Controller to lead and strengthen financial operations across fabrication and utility infrastructure projects. This role will work closely with executive leadership operations supply chain and finance teams to oversee financial reporting job costing inventory controls cash flow management and operational financial performance as the organization continues to scale.
The ideal candidate will bring strong manufacturing and project-based accounting experience leadership capability and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced industrial environment supporting multiple business segments.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Controls
Lead monthly quarterly and annual financial close processes
Prepare and oversee financial statements management reporting and financial analysis
Maintain and strengthen internal controls accounting procedures and financial compliance
Support external audits tax coordination and financial reporting requirements
Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial data across business operations
Manufacturing & Job Cost Accounting
Monitor job costing processes across fabrication and utility operations
Analyze labor material overhead and production variances
Manage WIP reporting and revenue recognition processes
Support project margin analysis and operational financial performance tracking
Partner with operations leadership to improve cost visibility and reporting accuracy
Inventory & Material Control
Oversee inventory reconciliation cycle count programs and inventory reserve analysis
Partner with Supply Chain and Material Control teams to improve inventory accuracy and controls
Drive process improvements related to inventory tracking material usage and ERP reporting
Cash Flow & Working Capital
Support AR/AP tracking and working capital initiatives
Support cash forecasting liquidity planning and financial reporting
Monitor billing collections and project cash conversion metrics
Assist leadership with financial planning and operational decision-making
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance required
7 years of accounting or finance experience preferred
Manufacturing industrial fabrication EPC or construction accounting experience strongly preferred
Experience with ERP systems and inventory accounting required
Strong Excel and financial modeling skills required
Experience with Power BI QuickBooks or manufacturing ERP systems preferred
CPA or CPA-track preferred but not required
Preferred Attributes
Strong analytical organizational and leadership skills
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-growth environment
Comfortable partnering closely with operations and executive leadership
Hands-on mindset with strong attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive process improvements
Compensation
Competitive compensation package including salary bonus opportunity and benefits based on experience.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Smith Industries is not currently sponsoring employment visas for this position.
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.
Smith Industries, LLC Smith Industries Inc has been in business since 2004. We are located in Midland, Texas and locally owned. Our business model is based on the following goals: Quality and Excellence + Customer Satisfaction + Integrity We strive to consistently deliver quality craf
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