Controller

We are looking for a Controller to support financial operations for a manufacturing-focused organization in Austin, Texas. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can oversee reporting accuracy, strengthen financial controls, and partner with operational teams to support business performance. The role will play a key part in period-end close activities, cost accounting oversight, and compliance with applicable financial and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with company standards.
• Perform detailed reconciliations across key balance sheet accounts, including inventory, fixed assets, payables, receivables, and cash activity.
• Manage cost accounting activities by maintaining standard costing methods, evaluating manufacturing variances, and supporting inventory accuracy.
• Work closely with operations, engineering, and supply chain partners to strengthen financial controls and improve reporting processes.
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting efforts by analyzing operating results and explaining performance against plan.
• Monitor adherence to internal accounting policies and external regulatory requirements, including matters tied to environmental and renewable energy tax credit compliance.
• Coordinate audit support by organizing schedules, preparing documentation, and responding to external auditor requests in a timely manner.
• Recommend and implement process enhancements that improve efficiency, consistency, and accuracy within the accounting function.
• Provide day-to-day guidance and mentorship to entry-level accounting team members to support development and quality of work.• Strong experience with month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement review.
• Solid understanding of general ledger accounting and the ability to maintain accurate financial records in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on expertise in account reconciliation, including bank reconciliations and analysis of high-volume balance sheet accounts.
• Background in cost accounting, inventory accounting, and variance analysis related to production operations.
• Ability to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of internal controls, audit support, and compliance with financial reporting requirements.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate across accounting, operations, and other business functions.