Financial Controller

If you are looking for an opportunity to work in a dynamic team environment where integrity and passion drive operational excellence, AmerCable is the place for you! 

AmerCable is an ISO 9001:2015-certified manufacturer of jacketed electrical power, control and instrumentation cables. The company’s core markets, mining, oil and gas, and industrial, require complex cable designs that can operate reliably over long periods of time in harsh operating environments.

As a customer-focused company, AmerCable’s top priority is to help its customers be more productive and profitable with high-quality cable products and services, fast reliable delivery, field engineering support and outstanding customer service.
All cable products are made in El Dorado, Arkansas or Katy, Texas.

Financial Controller, AmerCable

Location: Houston, Texas
Work Model: Onsite with flexibility
Position Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Travel: Regular travel between Houston, Texas and El Dorado, Arkansas

Summary

AmerCable, a market-leading and rapidly growing business within Mattr’s Connection Technologies segment, is seeking an experienced finance leader to join its leadership team. As the senior finance leader for the business, the Financial Controller will serve as the primary finance business partner to the President and a key member of the leadership team.

This role is responsible for driving profitable growth, enhancing operational performance, supporting strategic decision-making, improving working capital performance, and providing strong financial stewardship. The successful candidate will influence key business decisions, identify opportunities and risks, and lead a high-performing finance team that supports operations across Houston, Texas and El Dorado, Arkansas.

Responsibilities

Strategic Finance Leadership

• Serve as the primary finance advisor to the President and AmerCable leadership team.
• Provide financial leadership and commercial insight to support strategic business decisions.
• Influence business decisions through financial analysis, modeling, and actionable recommendations.
• Partner with Operations, Commercial, Supply Chain, Engineering, Procurement, and Human Resources leaders to improve business performance.
• Evaluate pricing initiatives, customer opportunities, product portfolio decisions, cost reduction programs, and growth investments.
• Identify risks and opportunities and recommend actions that drive profitability and cash flow improvement.
• Support the development and execution of strategic plans and growth initiatives.
• Foster accountability for financial and operational performance across the organization.

Financial Performance Management

• Lead forecasting, annual budgeting, long-range planning, and monthly business performance reviews.
• Monitor key financial and operational metrics, including revenue, margins, EBITDA, inventory, working capital, cash flow, and capital expenditures.
• Improve forecast accuracy through robust analysis and proactive business engagement.
• Provide insights and recommendations that support achievement of business objectives.

Finance Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and develop a geographically dispersed finance organization across Houston and El Dorado.
• Provide coaching, leadership, and performance management to the Accounting Manager and Plant Controller.
• Establish accountability while empowering team leaders to manage day-to-day operations.
• Align priorities, processes, and expectations across locations.
• Build a culture of collaboration, accountability, continuous improvement, and business partnership.
• Develop succession plans and strengthen finance capabilities across the organization.

Controllership & Financial Stewardship

• Provide oversight of accounting, reporting, compliance, and internal control activities.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Review key accounting estimates, reserves, balance sheet positions, and financial reporting outputs.
• Maintain compliance with IFRS, corporate accounting policies, Delegation of Authority requirements, and regulatory obligations.
• Support internal and external audit activities and maintain a strong control environment.

Manufacturing Finance & Working Capital Management

• Partner with plant leadership to improve operational performance and profitability.
• Oversee costing methodologies, inventory valuation, and manufacturing performance reporting.
• Support initiatives that improve productivity, cost efficiency, material utilization, and margin performance.
• Drive working capital optimization across inventory, receivables, payables, and cash conversion.
• Monitor performance against critical operational and financial metrics.

Capital Investments & Strategic Initiatives

• Support evaluation of strategic investments and capital projects.
• Review business cases and expected financial returns for significant capital expenditures.
• Ensure appropriate governance over capital spending decisions.
• Participate in system implementations, process improvements, transformation initiatives, and acquisition integration activities.

Qualifications

Education & Professional Designation

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• CPA designation is required

Experience

• Minimum 10 years of progressive finance and accounting experience.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience partnering with operational leaders and serving as a strategic finance business partner.
• Strong expertise in:
• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Manufacturing and Cost Accounting
• Financial Reporting and Controllership
• Working Capital Management
• Internal Controls and Audit Support
• Strategic Business Partnering
• Experience leading multi-site or geographically dispersed teams.
• Strong ERP and financial systems experience, preferrably Oracle ERP and OneStream.
• Experience within a public company accounting and financial reporting environment.

Leadership Competencies

• Strong commercial acumen and understanding of profitability drivers.
• Proven ability to influence decisions across commercial and operational functions.
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities.
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial information into business insights.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and sustainable results.
• Ability to balance strategic business partnership with strong governance and financial stewardship.

Benefits in Joining Mattr

Why Join Mattr?

• Medical, dental & vision coverage with HSA contributions
• 401(k) with company match, vested immediately
• Attractive incentive bonus plans
• Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Wellness incentives
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts on fitness, shopping & travel (Blue365, LifeMart & more)

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AmerCable is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical​​​ condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or ​expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.