Controller Opportunity | Houston, TX (On-Site) | Interviewing Now | West/Central Houston
A rapidly growing technology-enabled services organization is seeking an experienced Controller to lead its accounting and financial operations in Houston. This is a high-impact leadership role reporting directly to executive leadership and overseeing the accounting infrastructure of a fast-paced, entrepreneurial business operating across multiple entities and service lines.
If you thrive in dynamic environments, enjoy building scalable processes, and want to play a key role in the continued growth of an organization, this could be an excellent opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all accounting operations, financial reporting, and month-end close activities
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and internal control requirements
- Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and reporting standards
- Oversee cash management, audit coordination, payroll processes, and compliance reporting
- Analyze financial performance and provide actionable recommendations to executive leadership
- Manage budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and operational performance metrics
- Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team
- Support strategic initiatives and process improvement efforts as the company continues to scale
Desired Background
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field from an accredited U.S. college or university
- Public Accounting foundation preferred
- CPA strongly preferred
- 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership responsibilities
- Experience within technology, telecommunications, software, logistics, distribution, or similarly fast-paced industries preferred
- Strong understanding of financial reporting, tax compliance, internal controls, and banking relationships
- Proven track record of process improvement and financial project leadership
- Advanced systems acumen - MS Dynamics, Netsuite, Great Plains, etc
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
Competitive compensation, strong leadership visibility, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing organization.
Requirements
- Stable career progression with demonstrated tenure and success
- Proven ability to perform in a fast-paced, changing business environment
- Strong professional English communication skills
- Bilingual capabilities are a plus but not required - Spanish, Mandarin, or Vietnamese preferred
- This role is fully on-site in Houston, Monday through Friday