Accounting Controller for Steel Manufacturing
16 days ago
Orem
Job DescriptionSalary: $110,000 - $120,000 DOE Job Title: Accounting Controller Location: On-site, Utah County, Utah Type: Full-Time About Us NexGen Steel is positioned to transform the American construction industry through the introduction of large-scale steel roll-forming facilities across the nation. The U.S. housing market is currently burdened by a shortage of 4.6 million homes, rising construction costs, and an aging workforce. Traditional wood framing is slow, expensive, and environmentally unsustainable. NexGen Steel offers a powerful solution: homes built with recycled steel that are faster to assemble, cheaper over the long term, structurally superior, and environmentally friendly. The companys mission is to transform American housing by delivering affordable, sustainable, and durable steel-framed homes through innovation, efficiency, and integrity. Its vision is ambitious: to establish a steel roll forming facility in every U.S. state, revolutionizing homebuilding with disruptive technology that reduces costs, enhances quality, and preserves the environment. NexGens core values emphasize innovation in construction technology, transparency in operations, commitment to sustainability, and excellence in leadership. Were building our finance and operations infrastructureincluding selecting & implementing an ERP systemand we need a strong Accounting Controller to own and manage all accounting processes and ensure the financial integrity of our organization. Job Summary The Accounting Controller will oversee all financial operations within our company, with a particular focus on: • Managing accounting processes (general ledger, monthend & yearend close, reconciliations), • Overseeing Accounts Payable (AP) and Purchase Order (PO) processes, • Supporting / leading implementation of a new ERP system, including defining workflows & internal controls, • Ensuring accurate cost accounting related to manufacturing (inventory, cost of goods sold, overhead allocations, labor & material variance analysis), • Financial reporting (internal management reports, budget vs actuals), • Ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards, tax requirements, and audits, • Leading & mentoring accounting staff (if applicable), • Preparing and presenting quarterly financial reports to investors and senior leadership, • Liaising with operations, procurement, and production teams to ensure accounting is aligned with manufacturing needs Key Qualifications • Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA is strongly preferred, • Minimum of 5-8 years accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment, • Experience managing AP, PO, inventory & cost accounting, • Prior involvement in ERP implementation / migration is a big plus, • Strong understanding of internal controls, GAAP, and financial compliance, • Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and leadership skills What We Offer • Competitive base salary + benefits (health insurance, paid time off), • Opportunity to shape the finance function and make real impact in a growing company, • On-site role so you can directly interact with operations and manufacturing teams Application Instructions Please send: • Your resume, • A cover letter explaining your experience with ERP systems, manufacturing accounting, and your leadership in accounting functions, • Any relevant certifications (CPA, CMA, etc.)