Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller | Houston, TX | CPA Required | Fast-Growing Manufacturing Company | $115K–$140K This Jobot Job is hosted by: John Armel Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $115,000 - $140,000 per year A bit about us: A well-established and rapidly growing company in the Houston area is seeking a sharp, detail-oriented Assistant Controller to join their high-performing finance team. This is a confidential search on behalf of our client — a respected organization known for its exceptional leadership, collaborative culture, and dynamic, fast-paced environment. If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact and grow alongside a thriving business, this is it. Why join us? Why You'll Love It Here Tenured, supportive leadership team that invests in their people Collaborative, team-first culture with a strong sense of purpose Competitive compensation: $115,000–$140,000, plus benefits Job Details What You'll Do Assist the Controller in overseeing all aspects of the general ledger, month-end and year-end close processes Prepare and review financial statements, account reconciliations, and variance analyses Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies Partner cross-functionally with operations and leadership teams to drive financial accuracy and process improvements Help manage and develop accounting staff, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement Serve as a key liaison during audits and work closely with external auditors What You Bring Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with supervisory or leadership exposure Background in manufacturing or distribution industry strongly preferred Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, NetSuite, or similar); strong Excel skills Solid understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment Strong communicator with the ability to present financial data to non-finance stakeholders Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy