Controller - Northwest Houston | Pipe & Steel Products Industry

Job Description

Job Description

A well-established, privately held company in the pipe and steel products industry is seeking an experienced Controller to join its leadership team.

This is a great opportunity for a hands-on accounting leader who understands the financial side of a distribution or inventory-driven business and enjoys being involved in both the day-to-day operation and the bigger picture.

The company is financially stable with a very tenured team and a supportive work environment. The Controller will work closely with ownership and executive management and will have responsibility for accounting, finance, inventory, and several administrative functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting and financial operations, including month-end and year-end close.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, management reports, profitability analysis, and other financial reporting.
• Oversee budgeting, cash flow, forecasting, banking relationships, and borrowing base reporting.
• Manage inventory accounting, inventory valuation, costing, and inventory controls.
• Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, payroll, and cash management.
• Review customer and vendor credit terms, contracts, and financial agreements.
• Coordinate annual audits and oversee tax and regulatory reporting.
• Maintain strong internal controls and identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiency.
• Oversee the company's ERP system and coordinate with outside IT resources as needed.
• Provide oversight of HR, employee benefits, office administration, and related company functions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff of two.
• Partner with ownership and executive management on financial decisions, business planning, and special projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA is a strong plus.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and financial management experience, including Controller-level responsibility.
• Experience in the pipe, steel, metal products, wholesale distribution, or a similar inventory-driven industry is highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of inventory accounting, costing, financial reporting, and account reconciliations.
• Experience with SAP or a comparable ERP system.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented approach with the ability to work independently and make sound business decisions.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

This is a stable, well-established company with a long-tenured team and a strong reputation in its industry . You'll work closely with experienced leadership and can make a meaningful impact on the company's financial operations and continued growth. The company follows a 9/80 work schedule, giving employees every other Friday off. The company offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, strong bonus opportunity, and a supportive, team-oriented work environment.

Our goal is to partner with you in identifying the right next step in your career. We do this by leveraging industry knowledge, proven experience, strong relationships, and a commitment to delivering thoughtful, results-driven guidance throughout the process.

Company Description

Our goal is to partner with you in identifying the right next step in your career. We do this by leveraging industry knowledge, proven experience, strong relationships, and a commitment to delivering thoughtful, results-driven guidance throughout the process.