Controller - Distribution Industry

Job Description

Job Description

Controller – West/Northwest Houston | Distribution | Energy Industry

Our client, a well-established distributor serving the energy industry, is seeking an experienced Controller to join its leadership team.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a financially stable organization with long-tenured employees, a supportive work environment, excellent benefits, and bonus potential. The Controller will play a key leadership role, partnering with executive management to oversee the company's financial operations while helping drive continued growth, operational excellence, and sound business decisions.

This position offers a unique blend of strategic leadership and hands-on responsibility, overseeing accounting, finance, human resources, office administration, IT coordination, and inventory control.

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, and profitability analyses.
• 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.
• Manage office administration, employee benefits, performance management, and general human resources functions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Accounting and IT staff while promoting a positive and productive work environment.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen internal controls, 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.
• 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.

Desired Skills:

• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and inventory accounting.
• Advanced 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.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Join a stable, well-respected company where employees build long-term careers. You'll work alongside an experienced leadership team in a positive, team-oriented environment while enjoying competitive compensation, excellent benefits, bonus potential, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the organization's continued success.

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.

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.