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Assistant Controller

$125k - $130k

LHH

Assistant Controller

Ready to step beyond traditional accounting?

A growing industry leader is seeking an Assistant Controller to oversee accounting, billing, AR, and AP operations while partnering closely with regional leadership to drive process improvements, system enhancements, and financial performance.

This is a highly visible role for a hands-on accounting leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys solving operational challenges—not just closing the books.

What You'll Do

  • Lead month-end close and financial reporting activities
  • Manage and develop a team across Accounting, AP, AR, Collections, and Billing
  • Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and system implementations
  • Improve billing accuracy, collections performance, and working capital
  • Partner with operations leaders to analyze results and improve profitability
  • Play a key role in a major billing system transformation and reporting modernization

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance leadership experience
  • Strong background in month-end close, financial analysis, and operational accounting
  • Experience leading accounting, billing, AR, or AP teams
  • Advanced Excel skills; Power BI and automation experience are a plus
  • CPA or MBA preferred

Employment Type: Full Time

If you're interested in the Assistant Controller position and are available to work in the Houston area, apply now by sending your resume to View email address on click.appcast.io. Please send your resume in Word format and include your email and phone. Only those meeting the qualifications will receive a callback.

Pay Details: $125,000.00 to $130,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Aaron Vizcaino Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

Ref: US_EN_27_813046_3130723

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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