Controller (Manufacturing)

Confidential Job Posting: Controller (Manufacturing & Systems Transition) Location: Houston, TX (100% On-site) Reports To: President / Owner Compensation: $125,000 – $150,000 + Performance Bonus (DOE) Position Overview A well-established and growing door manufacturing company in the Houston area, currently operating at approximately $10 Million in annual revenue, is seeking a hands-on Controller . This is a confidential search. The company is in the critical phases of upgrading its financial and operational tech stack, transitioning from legacy Sage software to a modern integration of Odoo and QuickBooks Online (QBO) . The ideal candidate will be a focused financial leader who thrives in transitional environments and can successfully spearhead, clean up, and finalize this systems migration while maintaining day-to-day accounting integrity. Key Responsibilities Systems Migration & Optimization: Take immediate ownership of the transition from Sage to Odoo (ERP/Inventory) and QuickBooks Online. Standardize workflows, map data accurately, and ensure a clean cutover. Daily Financial Operations: Oversee all daily accounting functions including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, payroll, cash flow management, and General Ledger maintenance. Cost Accounting & Inventory: Establish and monitor standard costs for manufacturing (lumber, hardware, glass, labor). Conduct rigorous reconciliations between Odoo inventory tracking and the general ledger. Financial Reporting: Deliver timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements directly to ownership. Focus & Change Management: Maintain organizational focus and team morale during the system transition, ensuring no details fall through the cracks. Required Skills & Experience Experience: 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years as a Controller or Assistant Controller in a manufacturing or assembly environment (door/building materials manufacturing is a massive plus). Systems Transition Expertise (Required): Proven experience leading or heavily participating in an ERP/accounting software migration. Software Proficiency: Direct experience with Odoo (or similar manufacturing ERPs like NetSuite, JobBOSS) is highly preferred. Direct experience with QuickBooks Online is required. Familiarity with legacy Sage systems (to extract and map historical data) is a strong plus. Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required. CPA or CMA is preferred but not required. Attributes: Exceptional focus under pressure, a problem-solving mindset, and a desire to be "hands-on" rather than just a delegator. Why This Opportunity? The "Clean Up" Hero: You will have the opportunity to walk into a transition, put your stamp on the new system, and be the leader who streamlines operations for a $10M business. Competitive Houston Compensation: We offer a highly competitive salary, performance-based bonuses tied to a successful transition, and a robust benefits package. Confidentiality Assured: All inquiries and applications will be held in the strictest confidence. Note to Applicants This is a confidential replacement. To protect the privacy of current business operations, the company name and exact location in the Houston metro area will only be shared with qualified candidates invited to the initial interview stage. #J-18808-Ljbffr Peoplify