Controller

Company Description

Universal Steel America is the leading North American specialty steel plate fabricator, specializing in providing steel plate and component parts for various industries, including Wind, Power Generation, Pressure Vessel, Offshore Oil & Gas Mining, and Heat Transfer applications. As a subsidiary of the Salzgitter AG Group, we offer worldwide locations including Germany, Great Britain, Poland, Italy, and several others. Based in Houston, TX, we are an excellent source for your steel plate requirements, offering equipment to process complex components and focusing on processed parts.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Controller located in Houston, TX. The Controller duties:

• Comprehensive knowledge base of GAAP & basic understanding of IFRS.
• Manage accounting records and is responsible for the production of all financial reports.
• Oversees and directs treasury, budgeting, audit, tax, accounting, purchasing, real estate, long range forecasting, and insurance activities for the organization.
• Directs the accounting manager in providing and directing procedures and computer application systems necessary to maintain proper records and to afford adequate accounting controls and services.
• Oversee activities such as custodian of funds, securities, and assets of the organization.
• Appraises the organization's financial position and issues periodic reports on organization's financial stability, liquidity, and growth.
• Directs and coordinates the establishment of budget programs.
• Coordinates tax reporting programs.
• Analyzes, consolidates, and directs all cost accounting procedures together with other statistical and routine reports.
• Oversees and directs the preparation and issuance of the corporation's annual report.
• Directs and analyzes studies of general economic, business, and financial conditions and their impact on the organization's policies and operations.
• Analyzes operational issues impacting functional groups and the whole institution and determines their monetary impact.
• Evaluates and recommends business partnering opportunities.
• Establishes and maintains contacts with stockholders, financial institutions, and the investment community.
• Function as a backup for all accounting positions, and able to perform all company specific software accounting activities when necessary.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger accounting
• Familiarity with financial regulations and compliance
• Ability to analyze financial data and provide strategic insights
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA certification is a plus
• Must have experience in the manufacturing or steel industry