Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Controller Opportunity | Houston, TX (On-Site) | Interviewing Now | West/Central Houston

A rapidly growing technology-enabled services organization is seeking an experienced Controller to lead its accounting and financial operations in Houston. This is a high-impact leadership role reporting directly to executive leadership and overseeing the accounting infrastructure of a fast-paced, entrepreneurial business operating across multiple entities and service lines.

If you thrive in dynamic environments, enjoy building scalable processes, and want to play a key role in the continued growth of an organization, this could be an excellent opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations, financial reporting, and month-end close activities

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and internal control requirements

• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and reporting standards

• Oversee cash management, audit coordination, payroll processes, and compliance reporting

• Analyze financial performance and provide actionable recommendations to executive leadership

• Manage budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and operational performance metrics

• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team

• Support strategic initiatives and process improvement efforts as the company continues to scale

Desired Background

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field from an accredited U.S. college or university

• Public Accounting foundation preferred

• CPA strongly preferred

• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership responsibilities

• Experience within technology, telecommunications, software, logistics, distribution, or similarly fast-paced industries preferred

• Strong understanding of financial reporting, tax compliance, internal controls, and banking relationships

• Proven track record of process improvement and financial project leadership

• Advanced systems acumen - MS Dynamics, Netsuite, Great Plains, etc

• Excellent communication and leadership skills

Competitive compensation, strong leadership visibility, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing organization.

Requirements

• Stable career progression with demonstrated tenure and success

• Proven ability to perform in a fast-paced, changing business environment

• Strong professional English communication skills

• Bilingual capabilities are a plus but not required - Spanish, Mandarin, or Vietnamese preferred

• This role is fully on-site in Houston, Monday through Friday