Controller
Korn Ferry International
Sugar Land, TX
$150,000 - $175,000 a year
Description
Korn Ferry has partnered with our client on their search for a Controller.
Company Overview:
- Our client is a key business unit within a publicly traded global manufacturing company with 12 sites and approximately 3,000 employees worldwide
- Located in the Greater Houston area, this division specializes in advanced manufacturing and was recently acquired as part of the parent company’s expansion strategy in the electronics space
- The business is undergoing rapid growth — increasing from $60M to a projected $130M in revenue over the next two years
- Its international sister company, based in India, focuses on grid technology, and both entities are expected to double in size as part of a broader global growth plan
- The Houston-based team operates in a young, casual, and collaborative environment, blending the culture of a mid-sized, family-style company with the standards of a publicly traded firm
- The company is preparing to transition to a new consolidated facility within 18 months (less than 12 miles from the current location) as it scales operations
Role Summary:
- Title: Controller – Electronics Division
- Reports to: Global VP of Finance
- Full ownership of general ledger and all accounting operations for the Houston-based business unit
- Leads all aspects of financial close, consolidations, reporting, and compliance with US GAAP and internal policies
- Oversees AR, AP, inventory accounting, cash management, tax compliance, and intercompany reconciliations
- Plays a key leadership role in process improvement, system transitions (including ERP upgrades), and establishing standard work
- Acts as a strategic partner to FP&A and operations teams and ensures timely and accurate delivery of financial data to executive leadership
- Will manage 4 direct reports initially (including AR, AP, and a Senior Accountant) with plans to grow the team
Team Structure:
- Reports to Global VP of Finance
- Will engage directly with senior leadership, including VP and President of the division
- Manages a small but quickly growing team and will be critical to leadership integration as the company scales
- Expected to be both hands-on and strategic — someone who can coach, execute, and lead simultaneously
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or Master's degree strongly preferred
- Minimum 10+ years of experience in accounting leadership, with at least 5+ years in a manufacturing, multi-site, and multi-national environment
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and operational accounting
- Public company experience is a major plus
- Cost accounting experience is highly valuable, especially for someone familiar with high-volume manufacturing
- Demonstrated success in implementing and standardizing systems and processes across functions
- ERP experience required — Oracle and PowerBI are strong pluses
- Must be adaptable, detail-oriented, and process-driven with strong interpersonal and mentoring skills
- Needs to be both a "doer" and a coach — able to dive into the work while developing others
Interview Process:
- Round 1: Global VP of Finance
- Round 2 & 3: Divisional VP and President
Compensation & Benefits:
- Base Salary: $150,000 – $175,000
- Bonus: 20% (80% based on divisional performance, 20% based on individual performance)
- Equity/Stock Purchase Plan and comprehensive benefits
- Schedule: Starts fully in-office, with flexibility to transition to a hybrid schedule (3/2 or 4/1 split) as onboarding and integration progress
- Some domestic travel to company headquarters for leadership team meetings
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Korn Ferry shall provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified candidates, and will refer candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.
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