Assistant Controller
A high-growth, private equity-backed organization is seeking an Assistant Controller to join its accounting leadership team. This is a newly created role driven by expansion and offers strong visibility to executive leadership, exposure to multiple business lines, and a clear path for advancement.
If you're a driven accounting professional looking to step into a leadership role with impact-and want to grow toward a Controller or CFO track-this is an excellent opportunity.
Position Overview
The Assistant Controller will partner closely with the Controller and leadership team to oversee accounting operations, drive the close process, support budgeting efforts, and improve financial processes. This role will also supervise staff and serve as a key liaison for audits and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the monthly close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial review
Ensure timely, accurate close within a 5-8 business day timeline
Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations and accruals
Support and oversee intercompany accounting across multiple entities
Partner with FP&A on monthly reporting and variance analysis
Contribute to preparation and review of monthly reporting packages
Assist with budgeting for G&A functions and budget-to-actual analysis
Manage and develop a small team
Support treasury activities, including reconciliations and cash-related processes
Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors and audit preparation
Qualifications
5-10+ years of accounting experience
Public accounting background strongly preferred (CPA or CPA-eligible a plus)
Prior experience supervising or managing team members
Strong understanding of:
Month-end close
Financial reporting
Reconciliations and accruals
Advanced Excel skills required
ERP experience (NetSuite a plus, but not required)
Experience in multi-entity, retail, franchise, or distribution environments is a plus (not required)
Employment Type: Full Time
If you're interested in the Assistant Controller position and are available to work in the Houston area, apply now by sending your resume to aaron.vizcaino@lhh.com. Please send your resume in Word format and include your email and phone. Only those meeting the qualifications will receive a callback.
Pay Details: $150,000.00 to $155,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Aaron Vizcaino
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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