Controller in Lubbock, Tx

Controller (Manufacturing/Industrial Services)

Compensation: $120,000–$150,000 base DOE + bonus opportunity

About the Opportunity

Snelling is recruiting a Controller for a confidential client in the industrial services/manufacturing space. Working in tandem with the President/CEO, you’ll lead the accounting organization end to end—owning the close, strengthening internal controls, partnering with Operations on cost and margin, and delivering timely, GAAP-compliant reporting that drives decisions. Ideal for a Plant Controller/Accounting Leader who’s hands-on, process-minded, and ready to scale a growing West Texas operation.

What You’ll Do

• Lead core accounting: GL, AP/AR, payroll, fixed assets, and month-/quarter-/year-end close with on-time, GAAP-compliant financial statements.
• Own budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning; publish weekly/monthly KPI dashboards (revenue, gross margin, overhead absorption, DSO/DPO, inventory turns, WIP aging).
• Drive cost accounting excellence in a job-based/production environment: job/standard costing, BOM/WIP accuracy, labor & overhead application, variance analysis, and margin improvement with Operations.
• Strengthen internal controls, policies, and procedures; maintain documented SOPs and audit-ready workpapers.
• Manage compliance: sales/use tax, property tax, 1099s, and coordination with external CPA/tax advisors.
• Serve as ERP owner: chart of accounts design, data integrity, reporting, and process improvements; lead or support system upgrades/implementations.
• Oversee banking/treasury: daily cash, borrowing base and covenant tracking, credit facilities, and cash management strategies.
• Partner with leadership on pricing, bids/quotes, capex/ROI analyses, and scenario modeling to support profitable growth.
• Build and mentor a small accounting team; implement a close calendar, SLA, and review cadence that shortens the close and improves accuracy.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance required; CPA and/or CMA strongly preferred.
  7–10+ years progressive accounting experience with 3+ years in manufacturing, industrial services, coatings, construction, or energy.
• Proven depth in cost accounting (job/standard costing, inventory control, WIP, variance analysis) and margin improvement.
• ERP proficiency (NetSuite, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics, QuickBooks Enterprise, or similar) and advanced Excel (lookups, pivots, modeling).
• Demonstrated success tightening close timelines, improving internal controls, and modernizing reporting.
• Clear, concise communicator—comfortable partnering with shop/field leaders and the executive team.
• Hands-on, on-site leader who thrives in a fast-moving, owner-led environment; bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

Success Looks Like

• Accurate, GAAP-compliant month-end close in 5–7 business days.
• Clean inventory and job cost data with actionable variance insights every month.
• Reliable cash forecasts and KPI reporting are reviewed weekly by leadership.
• Documented controls and audit-ready workpapers with no material deficiencies.
• A coached-up team executing against a clear close calendar and SOPs.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $120,000–$150,000 DOE + bonus opportunity
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD/STD, PTO, and paid holidays

READY TO APPLY?

Submit your resume for confidential consideration. Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly to discuss next steps.

Point of Contact: Leta Page— (806) 797-3281

ABOUT SNELLING

Snelling is a locally owned recruiting & staffing firm with 200+ years of combined experience, proudly serving Lubbock and West Texas. We connect skilled professionals with outstanding companies across a variety of industries, offering temporary, temp-to-hire, direct-hire, and payroll solutions.

Recognitions: Forbes Best Professional Search Firms® 2024 • Best of Staffing® Client Satisfaction Diamond Award (2013–2024) • Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Best of Lubbock® – WINNER / Best Employment Agency (2018–2024).