Controller

Houston, TX

Employment Type: Direct Category: General Accounting Job Number: 18843 Work Model: #LI-Onsite Internal Reference: #LI-JM1

Job Description

Our client, a growing PE backed manufacturing company, is located a few miles east of downtown Houston, and they seek a Controller to join their management team. The PE firm is "blue chip" and has an incredible track record and reputation, and they are excited about this business! 

Key Attributes:
  • Must have accounting and finance technical proficiency with a strong attention to detail.
  • Must have a strong business acumen.
  • Must have excellent communication skills and a superior ability to lead others and develop relationships.
  • Must have a fiduciary mindset.
  • Must have strong project management skills. 
  • Strongly prefer a CPA.
  • Requires cost and manufacturing accounting expertise. 
  • Big 4 audit experience followed by industry accounting leadership experience is a plus.
  • Must be "hands-on" in the details. 
  • Experience implementing an ERP system is required.
  • A strong controls and process mindset is a must.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
  • Lead all aspects of accounting, A/P, and A/R, and treasury for the company including monthly close, preparation of financial reporting packets, and bank reporting and compliance.
  • Lead accounting and finance components of ERP implementation (target go live dates beginning 1/1/26).  Be the primary point of contact for the external ERP implementation consultants for finance and accounting issues.
  • Work with existing accounting team to learn business and identify areas for optimization post-ERP go live.
  • Collaborate with tax advisors to ensure adequate withholding estimates and annual filings are completed on time.
  • Lead annual audit processes.
  • Assist with bank relationships.
  • Assist senior management with FP&A activities.
  • Manage corporate records.
  • Prepare financial analysis for executive management and board of directors.
  • Assist with preparation of board materials and associated analyses.
  • Provide ad hoc support to accounting team and executive management to answer questions and provide guidance on an as needed basis. 
  • Maintain a documented system of accounting policies, procedures, and controls.
  • Perform ad hoc financial and operational analysis to improve business work flows and optimize business results.
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