Controller

Positions: 1 | Employment type: Full-time | Experience: 15–20 years

Job Description: Controller – North America

Department: Accounting & Finance
Reports to: VP, Commercial & Business Development
FLSA status: Exempt
Location: Little Rock, Arkansas

Job Summary

The Controller – North America leads accounting operations and financial reporting for Welspun’s North American manufacturing operations. This role directs the accounting team in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal controls, and delivering timely, reliable financial information to support operational and strategic decision-making across the organization. The Controller partners closely with plant leadership, commercial teams, and corporate finance to drive financial discipline, process improvement, and audit readiness.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting relationships, work assignments, and work schedules may be subject to change to meet company needs and business requirements. Essential duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Direct and oversee accounting operations, including the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, cost accounting, and fixed assets.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accurate and timely preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, internal controls, and procedures in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company standards.
• Partner with plant and commercial leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to support operational decision-making.
• Direct the preparation of cost analyses, rate studies, and profitability reporting by product line and facility.
• Coordinate and manage external audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Oversee inventory accounting, standard costing, and reconciliation processes across manufacturing locations.
• Evaluate and strengthen internal control systems, identifying opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Present financial results and analysis to senior leadership, highlighting risks, trends, and opportunities.
• Support system implementations and process improvement initiatives within the finance and accounting function.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, local, state, and federal regulations, and applicable accounting standards.
• Drive cost-control initiatives across all facilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises staff within the Accounting & Finance department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; conducting performance evaluations; and addressing employee relations matters.

Required Competencies

• Leadership: Sets clear expectations, develops team members, and holds staff accountable for results.
• Analytical Thinking: Synthesizes complex financial data into clear, actionable insights.
• Communication: Communicates financial information clearly to finance and non-finance audiences.
• Integrity: Upholds high standards of accuracy, ethics, and confidentiality.
• Problem Solving: Identifies root causes and implements sustainable solutions.
• Adaptability: Manages competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Required Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA and/or a master’s degree preferred. A minimum of 15–20 years of progressive accounting experience in a manufacturing environment is required, including at least three years in a supervisory or leadership role.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex financial documents, technical procedures, and government regulations. Ability to write clear reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from leadership, auditors, and regulatory agencies.

Mathematical and Analytical Skills

Strong working knowledge of cost accounting, financial modeling, and statistical analysis. Ability to apply advanced accounting and financial concepts to practical business situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve complex problems involving multiple variables in situations with limited standardization. Ability to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP preferred), advanced Microsoft Excel skills, and general accounting and financial reporting software required.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

CPA license preferred but not required.

Other Skills and Abilities

Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and manufacturing cost accounting principles. Experience managing external audits and multi-site consolidations preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing these duties, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to operate a computer and standard office equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This role is primarily performed in an office setting within a manufacturing facility. The employee may occasionally be exposed to a plant-floor environment, including moderate noise levels and typical manufacturing conditions, when visiting production areas.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position. The organization reserves the right to amend this description at any time.