Assistant Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Cindy Bradley at Robert Half is partnering with client: Assistant Controller to support accounting operations and help maintain accurate, timely financial reporting for the Houston, Texas office. This role will contribute to the monthly close process, oversee general ledger integrity, and assist with audit readiness and compliance activities. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, a detail-oriented approach, and experience working with construction or government contracting environments.

Responsibilities:

• Lead key activities related to the monthly close cycle, ensuring deadlines are met and financial records are complete and accurate.

• Review and maintain general ledger accounts, reconciliations, and supporting schedules to uphold strong accounting controls.

• Prepare and analyze financial reports for leadership, highlighting trends, variances, and areas requiring follow-up.

• Support external and internal audit processes by organizing documentation, answering inquiries, and helping resolve accounting issues.

• Assist in maintaining compliance with DCAA-related requirements and other applicable financial standards.

• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve accounting workflows and strengthen reporting consistency across the organization.

• Utilize systems such as CMiC and Sage 300 to manage accounting data, generate reports, and support day-to-day financial operations.

• Demonstrated experience managing month-end close activities in a corporate accounting environment.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, and financial reporting practices.
• Experience supporting financial statement audits and preparing audit-ready documentation.
• Familiarity with DCAA requirements and accounting considerations in regulated environments.
• Hands-on experience with CMiC, Sage 300, or comparable accounting and ERP platforms.
• Excellent analytical skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and auditors.