Controller | Northwest Houston Distributor

Job Description

Job Description

Controller – Distributor to Oil & Gas Industry

Our client, a successful and financially sound distributor serving the Oil & Gas industry, is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee its accounting and financial operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on financial leader who enjoys wearing multiple hats, partnering with executive leadership, and making a meaningful impact on the business. The company offers a collaborative culture, long-tenured employees, outstanding benefits, and bonus potential.

The Controller will oversee all aspects of the accounting function while providing leadership in finance, inventory management, technology initiatives, and administrative operations. This role is ideal for a technically strong accounting professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys improving processes, and is comfortable working in an organization where versatility and a hands-on approach are valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting and financial operations, including the month-end and year-end close process.
• Prepare accurate monthly and annual financial statements, management reports, profitability analyses, and detailed account reconciliations.
• Perform and oversee complex account analysis and reconciliations to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting.
• Develop and maintain financial policies, internal controls, and administrative procedures to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
• Manage budgeting, cash flow, banking relationships, borrowing base reporting, and financial forecasting.
• Coordinate annual audits and ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and other reporting requirements.
• Oversee inventory accounting, inventory valuation, and inventory control processes.
• Direct the Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, payroll, and cash management functions.
• Review customer and vendor credit terms, contracts, and financial agreements.
• Administer sales tax compliance and regulatory reporting.
• Oversee ERP systems (SAP), IT coordination, data security initiatives, and technology support.
• Champion the continued enhancement of financial systems and automation initiatives, including tax automation (Avalara), reporting and business intelligence tools (Business Objects, AI-driven reporting), and accounts payable automation.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen internal controls, leverage technology, and increase operational efficiency.
• Partner with executive leadership on strategic initiatives and special projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field required.
• CPA designation preferred, not required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and financial management experience, including leadership in a Controller or similar role.
• Experience within a distribution, wholesale, manufacturing, or other inventory-driven environment strongly preferred.
• Experience with SAP or a comparable ERP system.
• Demonstrated strength in technical accounting, account analysis, reconciliations, and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Experience working successfully in an environment where the Controller is willing to be hands-on and directly involved in day-to-day accounting operations.

Desired Skills

• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and inventory accounting.
• Technology-oriented mindset with an interest in leveraging automation and emerging technologies to improve accounting processes and reporting.
• Experience with financial technology solutions such as Avalara, Business Objects, AP automation platforms, or similar tools is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Proven leadership, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to balance strategic planning and day-to-day operational responsibilities.

Join a financially stable organization with a strong leadership team and long-tenured employees. This role offers a positive work environment, competitive compensation, excellent benefits, bonus potential, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while helping shape the company's continued investment in technology, automation, and operational excellence.

Our goal is to partner with you in identifying the right next step in your career. We do this by leveraging industry knowledge, proven experience, strong relationships, and a commitment to delivering thoughtful, results-driven guidance throughout the process.

Company Description

Our goal is to partner with you in identifying the right next step in your career. We do this by leveraging industry knowledge, proven experience, strong relationships, and a commitment to delivering thoughtful, results-driven guidance throughout the process.