Controller

Houston, TX
United States

Cafe Enterprises

1001 to 5000 employees

You might say this company runs a plus-size restaurant chain. Cafe Enterprises owns and operates more than 40 Fatz Cafe casual-dining establishments in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, and Virginia. The restaurants, known for their down-home atmosphere, offer standard American fare such as burgers, chicken, and steaks. The chain also serves seafood, pasta, and a selection of appetizers. Entrepreneur Jimmy Rogers opened the first Fatz Cafe in 1988. A management group led by CEO Steve Bruce and backed by such private equity firms as GE Capital Solutions, Madison Capital Funding, and Milestone Partners, owns Cafe Enterprises.

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Job description

We are currently seeking a Controller with Cost Accounting experience for our Client in Houston, TX.   If interested, please email your resume ASAP.

The Position:  Plant Controller of a $15M Manufacturing Plant;

Reports to: President of the Business and dotted line to the CFO at HQ office in Chicago.

Location:  Houston suburb

Company:  Confidential

Summary:  The company is comprised of a combination of multiple companies that were put together in 2011.  Total Revenue for the entire company is about $80M+.  Total number of  Employees~280 people.

The CFO is looking for a new Plant Controller. The CFO is looking for a proactive person that will partner with the Operations team. This division’s products include large systems ($1M+), standard products and Customize Capital Equip for Coal, Oil & Gas, Minerals and other alternative Energy markets.

Position Responsibilities:

·         Be responsible for the accounting and control of the division’s product costs, appropriate distribution of labor costs and analysis of invoices, inventory levels, materials and other supporting documentation.

·         Responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of related systems and procedures to ensure the integrity of the division’s accounting records.

·         Oversee the division’s accounting and costing function, HR and Procurement. 

·         Direct the development of standard product costs including raw materials, purchased parts, direct and indirect labor, and burden to ensure accurate costing of products.

·         Develop, implement and monitor accounting, cost and financials controls to ensure the safeguarding of assets and provides for adequate use and control of capital. 

·         Prepare monthly input to general ledger and financial reporting systems. 

·         Aid management decision-making by providing appropriate business council and advisement.  Ensure that the department objectives and time frames are achieved. 

·         Participate in Bid & Quotes process.

·         Candidate should have strong costing and analytical skills and MUST have capital equipment industry experience.

·         Must have 3-5 years of Cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment either as a manager or Plant Controller, strong oral and written communication skills, Superior teamwork, technical knowledge, initiative and follow-up. 

Required Education and Experience:

  • 4 year degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 5+ years of Cost Accounting/Plant Controllership related experience.

Full Benefits plus bonus

Company Description

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Work location: Houston, TX

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