Controller - 6 Month Contract

Weir•Fort Worth, TX

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.

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

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.