Controller

Controller

West Houston, TX | $150,000-$170,000 Base + 15% Bonus + Equity

A rapidly growing, acquisition-focused organization is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead the accounting function and serve as a key business partner to the CFO and executive leadership team. This role offers a unique opportunity to build and scale financial processes, support M&A activity, strengthen internal controls, and help drive the next phase of company growth.

The ideal candidate will be a strong accounting leader with experience in high-growth environments, a passion for process improvement, and a proven track record of integrating acquisitions, improving reporting accuracy, and developing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Oversee general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement preparation.
• Maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP and ensure consistent accounting policies across the organization.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and reporting enhancements to support scalability.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, management reports, and executive dashboards.
• Analyze financial performance, identify trends and variances, and provide actionable insights to leadership.
• Lead the financial integration of acquired businesses, including purchase accounting, opening balance sheets, system conversions, and process standardization.
• Partner with operational leaders to successfully integrate acquisitions and improve business performance.
• Design, implement, and maintain effective internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Coordinate external audits and support lender, investor, tax, and compliance reporting requirements.
• Oversee cash management, cash forecasting, working capital, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and treasury activities.
• Monitor revenue recognition, billing processes, collections, and overall revenue cycle performance.
• Lead optimization of ERP and financial systems while improving cross-functional reporting capabilities.
• Ensure data integrity, financial transparency, and real-time visibility into business performance.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop accounting team members while fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Partner closely with the CFO on strategic initiatives, financial planning, and organizational growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including Controller or Assistant Controller leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• Experience in high-growth, private equity-backed, acquisition-driven, or entrepreneurial organizations preferred.
• Demonstrated M&A integration experience, including acquisition accounting and financial consolidation.
• Proven success improving accounting processes, shortening close cycles, and driving operational efficiencies.
• Experience with ERP systems; NetSuite experience strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership abilities.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of an organization.
• Hands-on leadership style with a willingness to work both strategically and tactically.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment with multiple priorities.

Compensation & Benefits

• $150,000 - $170,000 base salary
• 15% annual cash bonus
• Equity participation opportunity
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays