Cost Controller

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning activities to support strategic and operational objectives.
• Analyze financial and operational results, identify key trends, and present clear recommendations to leadership for informed decision-making.
• Oversee manufacturing cost accounting processes to improve visibility into product costing, margins, and plant performance.
• Manage project accounting for major capital investments, including tracking costs, evaluating returns, and monitoring financial progress.
• Direct core accounting activities across accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed assets to ensure accuracy and strong internal controls.
• Develop performance reporting and financial dashboards that measure results against targets and highlight improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to strengthen financial discipline, support business initiatives, and drive operational efficiency.
• Use SAP ERP and advanced Excel tools to maintain reliable reporting, perform detailed analysis, and support month-end and planning processes.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in finance or accounting, including leadership responsibility in a controller or similar role.
• Strong background in manufacturing cost accounting and financial oversight within an industrial or energy-related environment.
• Experience managing project accounting for large capital projects (including international) or asset-intensive operations.
• Proven ability to lead financial planning, forecasting, and performance management activities.
• Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed asset accounting practices.
• Proficiency with SAP ERP and advanced Microsoft Excel for analysis, reporting, and financial modeling.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex data, communicate insights clearly, and influence business decisions across teams.