Controller- Metal Processing and Projects (Manufacturing)

Who We Are

At OBE, together, we build excellence every day… We are driven by our passion to lead our industry and build a sustainable future, we focus on exceeding customer expectations and delivering innovative solutions. We succeed through the dedication of our empowered teams and partners who fuel our ambition to achieve excellence in the markets where we have a right to win.

We believe safety, integrity, performance culture, teamwork, customer centricity, and agility are at the core of who we are and how we operate each day to achieve success. 

About the Opportunity

With the oversight of the SVP Corporate Controller, this role be responsible for the accounting and internal controls for 2 metal processing facilities and 7 project facilities, overseeing accounting for inventory valuation, standard costing, inventory existence, bad debt reserves, back charge reserves, warranties, sales cutoff, GRNI, etc.

As a leader on OBE's accounting team, the Controller of Metal Processing and Projects will ensure OBE's accounting policies, procedures and controls are consistently applied and in accordance with U.S. GAAP.  This position requires strong communication and the ability to interact with several members of the accounting and finance team across the organization at varying levels.  This position will need to be self-motivated with extensive US GAAP knowledge, process implementation and internal controls experience.  This is a newly created position with the organization, and the Company's strategy (and this position) requires a change leader who is comfortable with being part of a team driving positive change and process improvement.  This is a hybrid role, working from our Dallas Corporate Headquarters three times per week.

Who you'll work with

Reports to: SVP, Corporate Controller

Peers: Business Unit Controllers, Director of Financial Reporting, Director of Accounting (Controls), Director of Tax, Treasurer, Directors of Finance, etc.

Direct Reports: 5

Indirect Reports: 15

Accountabilities

• Build, enhance, and retain skilled accounting staff while providing ongoing mentorship and development opportunities for team.
• Identify and implement best practices and process improvements.  Drive consistency across the organization.
• Support accounting and finance related technologies, including systematizing manual processes.
• Design, develop and implement internal controls using a risk-based approach adhering to public company SOX standards.
• Assist with the external audit and serve as audit liaison between external auditors and business process owners.
• Build strong relationships with internal customers at all levels within the company.

About the Right Person

How you get things done

• IntegrityTrack record of strong personal and professional integrity; committed to continue building a sustainable, profitable business while meeting the highest ethical standards.
• LeadershipCapable to lead positive change, influence, and mentor members of the accounting team.
• Strong CommunicatorExceptional communication skills that influence customers, industry contacts, C-level executives, peers, and employees.
• Judgement/Decision MakingConsistent logic, rationality, and objectivity in decision making. Neither indecisive nor hip-shooter.
• Change Agent Embrace and lead positive change and guide the organization through tough challenges while respecting the legacy and history of the company. A builder who is comfortable developing and implementing business process improvement as opposed to a maintainer of business processes already in place.

Essential qualifications

• The ability to work from our Dallas office three times per week
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible accounting leadership roles
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field. Master's degree in accounting or MBA preferred
• CPA and strong technical accounting skills required.
• Big 4 accounting experience preferred
• Extensive US GAAP experience and understanding with a “get things done” attitude
• Experience working for a public company with an effective SOX environment preferred
• Experience with private equity-backed companies preferred
• Experience in manufacturing or construction with cost accounting experience and percentage-of-completion accounting experience required
• Strong collaborator and business partner - enables and facilitates the needs of the business and identifies proactive solutions to challenging situations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate across all levels of the organization in addition to external customers.

What OBE Offers You

• Competitive pay
• Paid time off
• 10 Holidays (inclusive of 2 floating holidays)
• Market competitive 401(k) match
• Industry-leading medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life Insurance

About OBE

At OBE, we believe the work of our employees truly matters. From apartments in New York to office buildings in Toronto, stadiums in Dallas, and universities in Atlanta, our teams contribute to the projects that shape the world where we live, work, heal, and play. 

OBE delivers products to a broad customer base of architects, glaziers, contractors, and developers serving diversified residential and commercial construction end-markets. With over 6,700 employees, we operate 82 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Finance and Accounting