Assistant Controller
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Job ID#: 36395
Assistant Controller
Deer Park, TX
A privately held, family-owned company with approximately $650M in revenue is seeking an Assistant Controller to join its growing accounting team in Houston. The position is open due to continued organic growth, including the addition of a new branch and international joint ventures.
This role reports directly to the VP of Accounting and focuses primarily on domestic accounting operations, financial reporting, and inventory-related accounting. The position works closely with senior leadership, operational managers, and external auditors.
This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys working in a growing, entrepreneurial environment with exposure to executive leadership.
Key Responsibilities
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Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, including preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, eliminations, and variance analysis
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Assist in the preparation of financial statements and management reporting
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Analyze financial performance and help develop operational and financial metrics to support business decision-making
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Maintain and reconcile the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers
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Support perpetual inventory accounting, including work orders and inventory adjustments
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Maintain the fixed asset database and reconcile fixed assets to the general ledger
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Assist with cash flow reporting and analysis
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Partner with leadership to develop and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies
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Support the company’s annual audit process and external audit relationships
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Assist with accounting and reporting for international subsidiaries and joint ventures
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Collaborate with branch managers and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate reporting and financial transparency
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
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7+ years of accounting experience, including public accounting and/or industry
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Inventory accounting experience required
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Strong knowledge of US GAAP
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CPA preferred but not required if experience is strong
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Experience working within mid- to large-sized organizations (~$500M+ revenue preferred)
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Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
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Experience working with external auditors and financial reporting processes
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