Senior Financial Controller

Rio Grande is seeking an experienced, strategic, and forward-thinking
Senior Financial Controller to join our leadership team. This role is ideal to step into a broader, more influential position of Vice President of Finance
, shaping organizational direction, financial strategy, and scalable growth. A VP of Finance serves as a key advisor to the CFO and senior leadership, overseeing financial planning, operational efficiency, and long‑term financial sustainability. This position blends high-level strategic leadership with hands‑on financial expertise.

• Lead the development and execution of the company’s financial strategy to support growth, profitability, and operational excellence.
• Partner with executive leadership to evaluate strategic opportunities, including investments, expansions, and risk‑mitigation initiatives.
• Create and support long‑range financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting processes.
• Direct all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, reporting, internal controls, audit, human resources, inventory planning, and treasury functions.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, delivering insights to support key business decisions.
• Strengthening systems, tools, and processes to support a scalable finance organization.
• Strong analytical and decision‑making skills.

• Oversee capital planning and resource allocation.
• Lead continuous improvement across accounting and financial operations.
• Implement financial policies that promote compliance, efficiency, and accountability.
• Ability to drive cross‑functional initiatives and influence organizational direction.

• Mentor and lead a high‑performing finance team, fostering collaboration and excellence.
• Assess future talent needs and build a team equipped to support organizational growth.
• Executive‑level communication and presence

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory standards, and internal controls.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, lenders, and financial institutions.
• Develop and oversee risk‑mitigation strategies.
• High integrity and commitment to compliance

• AnActive Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• MBA or CMA is a plus.
• 8–12+ years of progressive experience in accounting/finance, including extensive experience as a Senior Controller.
• Deep expertise in GAAP, financial reporting, and complex financial analysis.
• Strong background in ERP systems and modern financial tools.
• Ability to communicate complex financial data clearly to executives and non‑financial stakeholders.

• Experience in commodities markets
  , including precious metals
  , pricing dynamics, hedging strategies, and inventory valuation.
• Integrated Business Planning (IBP) experience
  , including cross‑functional planning, demand alignment, and financial integration.
• Experience in industries such as manufacturing, distribution, or other operationally complex environments.
• Leadership within a rapidly growing or evolving organization.
• Implementing new financial systems, ERP upgrades, or large‑scale process improvements.

This is an office environment that is Full time and On‑site.

The successful candidate will enjoy a rewarding, challenging, and principled work environment. For more information about us please visit:

Guided by our core values, Rio Grande is committed to treating all people with dignity and respect. We are an equal‑opportunity employer with a zero‑tolerance policy for harassment or discrimination of any kind. As an advocate for equity and equality, we hire, train, and promote qualified people of all backgrounds. We consider employment candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other underrepresented class.

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