Plant Controller

SUMMARY OF COMPANY

White Energy is a fast-growing company that is strengthening America’s commitment to clean, renewable energy. It owns and operates two state-of-the-art plants that are among the nation’s leading producers of biofuels and animal feed. Ethanol produced by White Energy enjoys low carbon intensity ratings, which is attractive to the growing West Coast market for low carbon fuels. 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Controller position will be assigned to White Energy’s Hereford, TX plant and will oversee all accounting operations for the ethanol plant, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, compliance with regulatory standards, and alignment with strategic business goals. This role is responsible for leading a team of accounting professionals and working closely with plant operations, procurement, logistics, and executive leadership to provide insight and direction on financial performance and cost management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the day-to-day accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, inventory accounting, and fixed assets.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings and reporting.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with GAAP and internal policies.
• Oversee cost accounting and financial analysis for ethanol production, including commodity inputs (e.g., corn, natural gas) and outputs (e.g., ethanol, DDGS, corn oil).
• Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure operational efficiency.
• Partner with plant operations and senior leadership to develop and track key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Coordinate annual audits and serve as the primary contact for external auditors.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
• Communicate forecasts & budgets with investors – via monthly memos & quarterly board materials
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax and regulatory requirements specific to biofuels/ethanol production.
• Support M&A activity, capital projects, and strategic initiatives through financial modeling and analysis.
• Recruit, develop, and mentor accounting team members.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICIATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent.  CPA Preferred.
• Minimum 7 plus years of accounting experience, Big 4 experience preferred
• Experience in manufacturing or processing industry; ethanol or renewable fuels experience preferred.
• Strong Knowledge of US GAAP, cost accounting, and inventory management.
• Proficiency with SAP and Microsoft GP is a plus
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet established deadlines. 
• Attention to detail.
• Flexibility and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. 
• Verbal communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects. 
• Ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings. 
• Advanced applications software expertise (Excel and accounting software). 
• Team player.

BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
• Comprehensive Benefits (medical, dental, vision, life).
• 401(k)/ Retirement savings.
• Friendly Work Environment.
• Paid-Time Off/Holidays.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

White Energy participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. 

White Energy is not currently accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at White Energy, via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at White Energy in any form without a valid written agreement in place for that specific position will be deemed the sole property of White Energy. As a result, no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by White Energy.