Emerson · 2 days ago
Controller – Cost Accounting/Finance Lead
Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software, and they are seeking a Controller – Cost Accounting/Finance Lead to provide financial leadership for their Brenham, TX manufacturing facility. The role involves overseeing the accounting close process, financial reporting, and asset/liability controls while leading forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis to support site management.
Responsibilities
Supervise and coordinate accounting close process and financial statement preparation, with analysis of business unit and functional area results to produce accurate & timely financial documents
Review overall valuation and control of site assets and liabilities to ensure accurate reporting
Define, document and maintain financial business system requirements and provide technical accounting & systems expertise to improve design and utilization of those systems
Implement and supervise effective internal controls and procedures, and coordinate financial related audits and reviews of operational processes to support those controls
Analyze and interpret monthly financial results, including P&L, Balance Sheet and Product Group data, to provide variance analysis, performance metrics and management support to understand results and improvement options
Prepare and analyze monthly rolling forecast, including P&L, Asset Management, Cash Flow and Headcount
Coordinate annual budgeting and financial planning projects with reporting, analysis and guidance to site management to develop and achieve site financial objectives
Partner with site management for business planning and financial decision making
Manage and develop accounting staff and provide financial leadership to site
Use of and familiarity with Oracle and HFM (Hyperion) accounting and financial reporting systems
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related
Six (6) or more years related experience
Proficiency in Microsoft office suite
Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this role
Preferred
People manager skills or experience preferred
Accounting or Finance major
Experience in a manufacturing environment
Oracle experience a plus
CPA, CMA or MBA
Benefits
Medical insurance plans
Dental and vision coverage
Employee Assistance Program
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Employee resource groups
Recognition
Flexible time off plans
Paid parental leave (maternal and paternal)
Vacation and holiday leave
Company
Emerson
Emerson is an technology & engineering company providing innovative solutions for customers in industrial and residential markets.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Recent News
2025-11-11
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