At Shape Technologies Group (SHAPE) we’re devoted to a single goal: delivering innovative manufacturing process solutions that propel our customers to success. SHAPE is a strategic combination of companies including Advanced Pressure Systems (APS), Flow International, KMT Waterjet, H20 Jet, Dynamic Robotic Solutions (DRS),  Tech-Con Automation, Aquarese, Projet System and TOPS.  

The SHAPE difference can be seen in our people. With industry leading technologists, manufacturing experts, and skilled service professionals, SHAPE team members listen to our customers to anticipate their needs and deliver technical know-how that transforms our customers’ visions into reality.

By partnering with our customers, we become integral to the successful design and manufacture of their next-generation products. We continually scour the globe for new, industry-leading technologies to add to our differentiated portfolio of offerings and grow our customer base. Our vision is to become the preeminent advanced process solutions partner handling the highly engineered products of tomorrow.

What it’s Like to Work Here.

We are a team of technology enthusiasts who pride ourselves on constantly raising the industry bar. Our world is fast paced and customer focused. With principles, performance and an authentic passion for results deeply rooted in our daily interactions. We strive to create a trust-based environment where driving results and positive attitudes coexist. We are friendly, respectful, and motivated to deliver strong performance in everything we do.

What We Offer.

In addition to training and career advancement opportunities, we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, education reimbursement, life insurance, paid disability and more.

The Finance Controller - APS acts as a senior business partner towards the APS General Manager and Management team to drive business and financial objectives and interacting daily with the local team. The Controller will assist in formulating and implementing business strategy to meet financial performance objectives. The Controller will also be responsible for all accounting functions and policies for its greater Houston, TX operations and work closely with its Operations and Manufacturing teams.

Overall responsibilities:

• Be the financial leader for APS segment that includes operations in Texas, Western Canada and throughout the Americas
• Manage all accounting matters, including monthly closing, inventory job costing, accounting operations (AP, billing, invoicing)
• Understand all parts of the P&L and owns preparing budgets, financial projections and performing analysis of all aspects of the business
• Ensure business unit profitability through pricing and mix, manufacturing operations and operating expense optimization
• Identify leakages in revenue, gross margin, and operating expenses and pro-actively comes with proposals to solve
• Actively challenge Pricing/Revenue Management and lead Cost control initiatives to improve margins considering (raw material) cost and developments
• Drive business productivity and operating expense management
• Proactively monitor business unit cash flow and support activities to maximize working capital efficiency
• Drive monthly performance against target and strategy and take pro-active measures, if required. Challenge assumptions and performance against market conditions. Formulate and actively drive commercial results growth, risks and opportunities and closing the gap actions
• Benchmark and challenge performance versus competition

Experience Requirements

• At least 7+ years of relevant work experience in Finance and Controllership
• Business partner skills and result oriented, in addition has a practical understanding of ERP and Finance systems
• Has a stable view and has strengths to challenge local management to achieve financial targets on short as well as on longer term
• Excellent analytical skills and able to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Ability to see the big picture and to dive into the details
• Strong people management and interpersonal and communication skills, ability to drive (cultural and organizational) change across different finance pillars
• Strong personality, ability to challenge senior management also on tactical decision preparation
• Experience in manufacturing and/or distribution preferred
• Preference for experience in Six Sigma or Lean

No Recruiters Please!

Shape Technologies Group and our companies operate as an equal opportunity employer.  Per regulations, any reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities will be provided.  If you require disability related accommodations, please inform Human Resources.  All personal information that is collected will remain private and confidential. 

 We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.