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From apartments in New York to hospitals and stadiums in Dallas, libraries at prestigious universities to creating modern retail experiences, our teams contribute architectural glass and building products to projects that shape the way people live, work, heal, learn, and play. At OBE, the work of our employees truly matters. With over 6,500 employees, we operate more than 80 manufacturing and distribution facilities in five countries. You can see some of our favorite projects here.

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About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Corporate Controller, the Controller, Metal Processing & Projects will lead the accounting, financial reporting, and internal control functions for OBE's metal processing and project-based operations, including two metal processing facilities and seven project facilities.

This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of accounting processes related to inventory valuation, standard costing, inventory controls, bad debt reserves, warranty reserves, back charge reserves, sales cut-off, goods received not invoiced (GRNI), and other key accounting areas.

As a key leader within OBE's accounting organization, this individual will ensure accounting policies, procedures, and controls are consistently applied across the business and maintained in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The successful candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise, process improvement experience, and a passion for building scalable financial controls in a dynamic and evolving environment.

This is a newly created position that will play a significant role in supporting the company's growth strategy. We are seeking a change-oriented leader who is comfortable driving transformation, enhancing processes, and partnering across the organization to build best-in-class accounting operations.

This hybrid position requires working onsite four days per week from either OBE's Corporate Headquarters in Dallas, TX or the metal processing facility in Terrell, TX.

Organizational Relationships

Reports To

SVP, Corporate Controller

Key Internal Partners

Business Unit Controllers
Director of Financial Reporting
Director of Accounting, Controls
Director of Tax
Treasurer
Directors of Finance
Operations Leadership

Leadership Scope

5 Direct Reports
10 Indirect Reports

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Talent Development

Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing accounting team.
Provide coaching, mentorship, and professional development opportunities.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Financial Control & Compliance

Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
Develop, implement, and maintain effective internal controls using a risk-based approach aligned with public company SOX standards.
Oversee accounting for inventory, costing, reserves, project accounting, and revenue recognition-related activities.
Partner with internal and external auditors and serve as the primary liaison during audits.

Process Improvement & Transformation

Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve operational efficiency.
Drive standardization and consistency across accounting functions and facilities.
Support and optimize accounting and finance technologies, including the automation of manual processes.
Lead initiatives that strengthen financial reporting accuracy and operational effectiveness.

Business Partnership

Build strong partnerships with operations, finance, and executive leadership teams.
Provide financial insights and recommendations that support strategic decision-making.
Influence positive change while balancing business objectives with strong financial governance.

The Ideal Candidate

Leadership Characteristics

Integrity

Demonstrates a consistent track record of professional and personal integrity.
Committed to upholding the highest ethical standards while supporting sustainable business growth.

Leadership

Proven ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders, and drive organizational change.