Controller at DVM Power + Control in Baytown, Texas, United States

Job description

• This role is responsible for leading the organization’s financial operations with a strong focus on accuracy, transparency, and operational partnership. The Controller ensures financial integrity, drives data-informed decision-making, and builds scalable processes that support sustainable growth. This position operates as both a strategic partner and hands-on leader, aligning financial performance with company goals.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Close
• Own and lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process to ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Deliver clear, reliable financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory standards
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals with a high standard of accuracy and accountability
• Manufacturing Cost Accounting & Operational Partnership
• Lead standard costing, variance analysis, and cost roll-ups across operations
• Monitor and analyze labor efficiency, material usage, scrap, and overhead absorption
• Ensure accurate inventory valuation, controls, and cycle count processes
• Partner with plant and operations leaders to improve profitability, cost discipline, and performance visibility
• Internal Controls & Compliance
• Design, implement, and continuously improve internal control frameworks
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, tax laws, and audit standards
• Lead internal and external audit processes with a focus on zero material weaknesses
• Promote a culture of accountability, integrity, and financial discipline
• Cash Flow & Working Capital
• Actively manage and optimize cash flow, AR/AP, inventory, and fixed assets
• Drive working capital improvements (DSO, DPO, inventory turns)
• Ensure liquidity supports both daily operations and long-term growth initiatives
• Leadership & Team Development
• Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team (AP, AR, GL, payroll)
• Establish clear expectations, performance standards, and accountability
• Build a scalable team structure aligned with company growth
• Foster a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and collaboration
• Systems, Data & Continuous Improvement
• Own and optimize ERP systems (Spectrum and future platforms)
• Drive automation, process standardization, and data integrity
• Improve visibility into financial and operational performance across plants, products, and customers
• Support system implementations and integrations to enable scale and efficiency

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (preferred), Finance, or related field
• CPA required
• MBA a plus
• 10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience
• 5+ years in a Controller or Assistant Controller role
• Manufacturing experience required
• Private equity–backed environment strongly preferred
• Experience with multi-entity or multi-site operations
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and revenue recognition
• Deep experience in cost accounting, standard costing, and inventory controls
• Proven ability to produce accurate financial statements and maintain internal controls
• Strong FP&A capability (budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis)
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams (5–15+ employees)
• Strong cross-functional leadership with operations, supply chain, and executive teams
• Deep understanding of manufacturing operations and cost drivers
• Ability to translate financial results into actionable business insights
• Experience with public accounting and financial reporting, with prior audit experience strongly preferred
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Skills

Required

• CPA
• GAAP
• Revenue recognition
• Cost accounting
• Standard costing
• Inventory controls
• FP&A
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Variance analysis
• ERP systems (Spectrum)
• Financial reporting

Preferred

• MBA
• Public accounting
• Private equity experience