Corporate Controller

Location: Houston, Texas

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls. This individual will play a key role in managing the month-end close, ensuring accurate financial reporting, improving accounting processes, and partnering with senior leadership to support business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and month-end close.
• Manage the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Oversee financial reporting, account reconciliations, and balance sheet management.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate external audits and ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Partner with senior leadership on budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and strategic initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, improve reporting, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team.
• Support accounting system improvements and other special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience managing month-end close and financial statement preparation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead accounting teams and improve processes.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• CPA preferred.
• Experience working in a growing or evolving organization is a plus.

220k-280k base plus bonus