Assistant Controller

Job ID#: 40192

Assistant Controller

Location: Deer Park, TX (Hybrid – 4 Days Onsite / 1 Day Remote)

A growing, private equity-backed industrial services organization is seeking an Assistant Controller to join its corporate accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting leader who enjoys working in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment and wants exposure to acquisitions, operational finance, and executive leadership. The organization has a long-standing reputation supporting the energy and industrial markets across multiple states and continues to expand through strategic acquisitions.

Reporting directly to the Corporate Controller, the Assistant Controller will oversee the monthly close process, supervise portions of the corporate accounting function, collaborate with regional finance leaders, and help drive process improvements while ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP.

What You'll Do

• Lead and coordinate the monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close process.
• Review and prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and support consolidated financial reporting across multiple business entities.
• Partner with operations and regional finance teams to analyze project profitability, margins, and financial performance.
• Support revenue recognition (ASC 606) and lease accounting (ASC 842).
• Assist with cost accounting, project accounting, work-in-progress (WIP), and fixed-price/time-and-material contract accounting.
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations, fixed assets, intangible assets, and capital expenditures.
• Support internal and external audits while maintaining compliance with GAAP and internal controls.
• Mentor and develop accounting staff while partnering with regional controllers and cross-functional teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting automation, and ERP functionality.
• Participate in ERP enhancements, acquisitions, and integration activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA preferred or actively pursuing CPA.
• Approximately 8–10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience leading month-end close and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • ASC 606 Revenue Recognition
  • ASC 842 Lease Accounting
  • General Ledger Accounting
  • Multi-entity accounting and consolidations
  • GAAP
• Industrial services, construction, engineering, manufacturing, or project-based accounting experience is highly preferred.
• ERP experience required; Viewpoint Vista experience is a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with both finance and operations.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Competitive base salary up to $140,000 plus 15% annual bonus
• Hybrid schedule (4 days onsite, 1 day remote)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k)
• Exposure to acquisition accounting and a rapidly growing organization
• High-visibility role with executive leadership
• Long-term career growth and succession planning within the accounting organization

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