Financial Controller
Permanent Contract
The Financial Controller is responsible for overseeing and managing the full end-to-end financial processes of the business unit, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and General Ledger (GL). This role ensures the integrity of financial reporting, compliance with corporate and statutory requirements, and effective management of tax, treasury, and business risk.
The Financial Controller acts as a key business partner, supporting operational and strategic decision-making while maintaining strong internal controls and financial governance.
What you will do?
Financial Operations & Reporting
·Lead and manage the full accounting cycle, including AP, AR, and GL processes
·Ensure accurate and timely month-end, and year-end closings
·Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with IFRS and Motul Group standards
·Monitor and enforce internal controls to ensure compliance and data integrity
·Ensure reconciliation of balance sheet accounts and proper documentation of all transactions
Accounts Payable (AP)
·Oversee vendor management and payment processes
·Ensure timely and accurate invoice processing and approvals
·Optimize working capital through effective payables management
·Maintain strong internal controls over disbursements
Accounts Receivable (AR)
·Own strategic oversight of AR, credit policy, and risk management
·Drive working capital improvements through DSO, aging, and collections performance
Oversee credit risk, bad debt provisioning, and complex dispute resolution
·Ensure invoicing accuracy, compliance, and strong internal controls using analytics
General Ledger (GL)
· Maintain the integrity of the GL and chart of accounts
· Ensure accurate journal entries and adjustments
· Oversee fixed asset accounting and depreciation
· Support financial audits and ensure audit readiness
Tax & Compliance
·Manage all direct and indirect tax matters (corporate income tax, sales/use tax, GST, HST, VAT, etc.)
·Ensure timely filing and compliance with local tax regulations
·Coordinate with external tax advisors and auditors
Risk Management & Internal Controls
·Identify, assess, and mitigate financial and operational risks within the business unit
·Ensure compliance with corporate policies, procedures, and governance standards
·Strengthen internal controls and lead continuous improvement initiatives
·Support internal and external audits and implement corrective actions
Business Partnering
·Provide financial insights and analysis to support decision-making
·Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Operations, Supply Chain)
·Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
·Drive cost optimization and profitability initiatives
What you bring?
Education / Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (CPA, CMA, or equivalent preferred)
Experience needed:7+ years of progressive experience in accounting/finance, including leadership roles
Language:(1) English: Mandatory (2)French: would be a plus
IT Knowledge:(1) ERP : SAP (2) SQL, Python (3) BI Reporting
· Strong leadership and team management skills
· High level of accuracy and attention to detail
· Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities
· Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
· Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
· Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and Microsoft Excel
America, USA, Texas, Houston
Houston - Texas - USA
No - No teleworking
3- Bachelor
6-10 years
English (4- Mother tongue)
08/06/2026
A global company with a distinctively French identity, Motul remains true to its roots while looking towards the future.
1966 was the hallmark year in Motul’s pursuit of invention with the Century 2100 creation, the inaugural semi synthetic oil, hailed by the whole automotive sphere as the industry’s next catalyst to high performance. Inspired by Motul’s 300 victories in competition and enabled by this semi synthetic technology predecessor, the 300V was then born in 1971, becoming the very first fully synthetic oil on the worldwide market. Using today’s technology, 300V is considered as the reference in motorsports.
A few years later, in parallel to its automotive business, Motul Tech developed high performance metalworking fluids and lubrication products to address the highly demanding needs from the growing worldwide industrial business.
Today, Motul continues to power forward its automotive and industrial competences. The company’s expertise is thus present throughout the most important stages of creation of an engine: from the very first moment when a complex component is casted in a casting machine,to the moment it is drilled and processed in a sophisticated computer controlled machine tool, MotulTech’ addresses specific industrial constraints with high proficiency and innovative solutions. In the automotive industry that specific complex component is assembled into a state-of-the-art engine and subsequently installed into its final home in a vehicle. Engines are then filled with the best of Motul, inspired by the 300V essence tested in the most demanding laboratories that exist - race tracks.
From its headquarters just outside of Paris, and outposts in all corners of the globe, Motul employs the same ideology everywhere: passion for ingenuity. This passion, which unites lovers of engineering to their machinery is the same passion that unites Motul’s People. Continously crafting new solutions, ingenuity is at the heart of Motul’s culture.
