Senior Financial Controller
The Opportunity
Rio Grande is seeking an experienced, strategic Senior Controller to join our leadership team. In this role, you will drive process efficiency, ensure financial reporting accuracy, and shape the company’s financial strategy. This is a key opportunity for a seasoned professional to make a lasting impact at a company committed to excellence and innovation. This is a dynamic opportunity to evolve within a company that values leadership and long-term career development
What You’ll Do
Strategic Leadership & Financial Planning
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Lead the development and execution of the company’s financial strategy to support growth, profitability, and operational excellence.
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Partner with executive leadership to evaluate strategic opportunities, including investments, expansions, and risk‑mitigation initiatives.
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Create and support long‑range financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting processes.
Financial Management & Reporting
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Direct all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, reporting, internal controls, audit, human resources, inventory planning, and treasury functions.
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Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, delivering insights to support key business decisions.
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Strengthening systems, tools, and processes to support a scalable finance organization.
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Strong analytical and decision‑making skills.
Operational Excellence
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Oversee capital planning and resource allocation.
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Lead continuous improvement across accounting and financial operations.
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Implement financial policies that promote compliance, efficiency, and accountability.
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Ability to drive cross‑functional initiatives and influence organizational direction.
Leadership & Team Development
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Mentor and lead a high‑performing finance team/IM, fostering collaboration and excellence.
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Assess future talent needs and build a team equipped to support organizational growth.
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Executive‑level communication and presence
Compliance & Risk Management
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Ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory standards, and internal controls.
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Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, lenders, and financial institutions.
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Develop and oversee risk‑mitigation strategies.
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High integrity and commitment to compliance
What You’ll Need
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Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
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MBA or CMA is a plus.
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8–12+ years of progressive experience in accounting/finance, including extensive experience as a Senior Controller.
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Deep expertise in GAAP, financial reporting, and complex financial analysis.
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Strong background in ERP systems and modern financial tools.
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Ability to communicate complex financial data clearly to executives and non‑financial stakeholders.
Preferred Experience
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Experience in commodities markets, including precious metals, pricing dynamics, hedging strategies, and inventory valuation.
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Integrated Business Planning (IBP) experience, including cross‑functional planning, demand alignment, and financial integration.
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Experience in industries such as manufacturing, distribution, or other operationally complex environments.
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Leadership within a rapidly growing or evolving organization.
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Implementing new financial systems, ERP upgrades, or large‑scale process improvements.
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Current CPA License.
Schedule/Working Environment
Schedule: This is an office environment that is Full Time and On-site
Reports To: VP of Finance
Department: Finance & Accounting
The successful candidate will enjoy a rewarding, challenging, and principled work environment. For more information about us please visit: www.riogrande.com
At Rio Grande, our employees are the heart of our more than 80-year legacy in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Our culture is guided by our 3R principles: Respect,
Responsibility, and Results. We believe in a bias to action mindset that turns ideas into outcomes and in empowering employees to take initiative, grow through continuous learning, and making meaningful impacts every day. Recognized as a 2025 Platinum Award Family Friendly Business, we promote a work-life
balance, clear expectations, and a supportive environment, including quality benefits, robust wellness resources, and an onsite fitness facility. Through our employee recognition and community involvement, we celebrate individuality, foster belonging, and ensure every voice is valued. A career at Rio Grande offers more than a job. You’ll join a work place where your contributions matter and your growth is supported. Your work will help shape the future of the company and support our customers and industry.
Rio Grande is a Metal Free environment within our operations areas.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging:
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. We value our associates and have won the yearly Healthiest Places to Work and Family Friendly Business awards on multiple occasions.
The Reward:
Rio Grande provides a generous benefit package for full-time (30+ hours a week) associates that includes:
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Medical plan with low premium rates and no high deductible (includes dental and vision) and telemedicine
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401(k) matching program
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Paid time-off benefits, plus an additional seven paid holidays
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Paid life insurance and optional additional life insurance
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Long-term and short-term disability
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Flexible spending account
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Pet insurance
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Tuition reimbursement
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On-site gym and company wellness program
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Bereavement leave
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Employee discounts at Rio Grande
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Local and national discounts on various travel and entertainment
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Competitive compensation, including an opportunity to share in the profits
Our associates strive for joint accountability. We work together for the success of our stakeholders, and we provide a thoughtful, fun, and creative environment to support them. We encourage professional and personal development through a variety of training opportunities and a focus on promoting from within.
The Company:
Established in 1944, Rio Grande, a Berkshire-Hathaway manufacturer/distributor, has thousands of valued customers around the world. We are a principle-based company with a highly evolved team-based environment. We can show you how a profoundly effective organization lives these values every day. You can find our guiding principles, The 3 R’s, Respect, Responsibility and Results, on our website as well as information about our community support and how we protect the environment.
Within our 186,000 sq. ft., solar-powered facility, with covered parking, Rio Grande has sales, marketing, supply chain, IT and administrative offices, a climate-controlled distribution center with more than 40,000 items, and a comprehensive, well-equipped manufacturing operation. Manufactured products include jewelry-making equipment (from basic tools to highly sophisticated induction casting machines) and jewelry components—both die-struck and cast. Capabilities include CAD/CAM, casting, stamp and form, metal finishing, CNC machining, manual milling, tool & die and electronics/mechanical assembly.
