Controller/Lead Finance Practice HIMA Americas
- Hybride (Mobile Office/ Onsite)
We are the world market leader in the field of safety-related automation. Our employees on all continents work with great passion toward a common goal: the sustainable protection of people and the environment. With our portfolio, which ranges from hardware and software to services and individual complete solutions, we enable our customers to plan and operate their plants safely.
About HIMA
The HIMA Group is the world’s leading specialist in automated safety solutions, protecting a wide range of global customers in nuclear power generation, the process industry, and the rail sector. Founded in 1908 and headquartered in Germany, we are proud to be a family-owned company with more than 900 employees and over 50 locations worldwide.
HIMA Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of The HIMA Group, was established in 2005 and is currently in growth mode. Serving all regions of North America (US and Canada), HIMA Americas is headquartered in Houston, Texas, with strategically located sales and service resources across the region.
What We Do
HIMA provides solutions that optimize process safety in chemical, refining, petrochemical, and oil & gas plants, as well as in rail and nuclear power generation facilities. Our technologies also strengthen automation security and enhance operational profitability.
We are proud to be a trusted partner to some of the world’s largest companies in these industries. As the first provider of a scalable platform with built-in automation security, the HIMA Smart Safety Platform supports a broad range of systems on a single technology basis—from small solutions to highly complex applications.
Typical safety applications include:
- Emergency Shutdown (ESD)
- Burner Management (BMS)
- Turbomachinery Control (TMC)
- Fire and Gas (F&G)
- Other safety-critical solutions
As an independent family business, we place great value on teamwork, openness, trust and curiosity about change. Do you fit in with us?
Then become part of the HIMA team as
Expectations and tasks
We are seeking a highly skilled, hands-on Controller to lead the accounting and financial operations of our growing $15M+ US subsidiary. This critical role ensures the integrity of financial reporting, manages daily accounting activities, and supports strategic financial planning.
The ideal candidate combines strong accounting expertise and financial acumen with overall responsibility for the finance practice, providing functional leadership and subject matter guidance.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all accounting operations, including A/R, A/P, payroll, general ledger, and month-end close.
- Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in both local and group ledgers.
- Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial models to support business planning.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial regulations.
- Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets.
- Provide functional leadership for the finance practice, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
- Partner with executive leadership to deliver financial insights and support strategic decision-making.
- Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and financial institutions.
- Manage cash flow and working capital to support operational needs.
Your Profile
We are seeking a highly skilled, hands-on Controller to lead the accounting and financial operations of our growing $15M+ US subsidiary. This critical role ensures the integrity of financial reporting, manages daily accounting activities, and supports strategic financial planning.
The ideal candidate combines strong accounting expertise and financial acumen with overall responsibility for the finance practice, providing functional leadership and subject matter guidance.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all accounting operations, including A/R, A/P, payroll, general ledger, and month-end close.
- Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in both local and group ledgers.
- Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial models to support business planning.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial regulations.
- Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets.
- Provide functional leadership for the finance practice, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
- Partner with executive leadership to deliver financial insights and support strategic decision-making.
- Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and financial institutions.
- Manage cash flow and working capital to support operational needs.