Controller - 6 Month Contract

Weir•Fort Worth, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Controller - 6 Month Contract Weir Minerals Ft. Worth, TX - Onsite Purpose of Role: The Controller plays a key role in building a strong financial control environment, and delivering accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting across the North America region. This position supports end-to-end accounting operations, including monthly, quarterly, and annual closings, adherence to IFRS and Group Financial Guidelines. The Controller will support working capital, balance sheet, treasury management, and intercompany processes to maintain financial integrity. This role collaborates closely with third-party providers, Weir Business Services (WBS), internal stakeholders, and Group Finance to drives harmonization and standardization of finance processes in line with divisional standards, ensuring robust governance, audit readiness, and continuous improvement. In addition, the Controller supports a geographically dispersed team, combining technical expertise with strong leadership capabilities to support building a culture of compliance and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities and Specific Accountabilities: Month End Close & Reporting Responsible for processing monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation in compliance with IFRS and Group Financial Guidelines. Lead forecasting and budgeting processes by updating models with actuals, gathering inputs from business units, preparing financial projections, and analyzing variances in forecast reports. Intercompany & Treasury Coordination Manage intercompany transactions, loan statements, and bonus accrual updates to ensure accurate ECIT reporting and alignment. Coordinate with Treasury on cash drawdowns and monitor cash flow to support payroll and vendor obligations. Collaborate with ECIT on recharges, payroll journals, and statutory adjustments to maintain financial accuracy across entities. Payroll & VAT Compliance Oversee payroll processing with 3rd party and HR, ensuring accurate journals, approvals, and timely payments. Validate expense reimbursements and ensure correct GL coding. Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns with supporting documentation and adjustments. Governance & Compliance Controls: Maintain a proactive control environment, manage the Compliance Scorecard, and lead corrective actions for audit findings. Audit: Coordinate internal and external audits, ensure readiness, support documentation/testing, and resolve findings promptly. Stakeholder Collaboration Partner with Finance CoEs, Regional and Functional Directors, Commercial Finance, and Group Leaders to support strategic decision-making and financial transparency. Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives. For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page . Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university in finance/accounting required
Previous Controller experience is mandatory.
Proficiency in SAP ERP and financial reporting tools is mandatory.
If no Mfg. background, strong general ledger and controllership type background.
Advanced Excel skills; ability to manage complex spreadsheets and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

Responsible for processing monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation in compliance with IFRS and Group Financial Guidelines.
Lead forecasting and budgeting processes by updating models with actuals, gathering inputs from business units, preparing financial projections, and analyzing variances in forecast reports.
Manage intercompany transactions, loan statements, and bonus accrual updates to ensure accurate ECIT reporting and alignment.
Coordinate with Treasury on cash drawdowns and monitor cash flow to support payroll and vendor obligations.
Collaborate with ECIT on recharges, payroll journals, and statutory adjustments to maintain financial accuracy across entities.
Oversee payroll processing with 3rd party and HR, ensuring accurate journals, approvals, and timely payments.
Validate expense reimbursements and ensure correct GL coding.
Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns with supporting documentation and adjustments.
Maintain a proactive control environment, manage the Compliance Scorecard, and lead corrective actions for audit findings.
Coordinate internal and external audits, ensure readiness, support documentation/testing, and resolve findings promptly.
Partner with Finance CoEs, Regional and Functional Directors, Commercial Finance, and Group Leaders to support strategic decision-making and financial transparency.