Assistant Controller

CFS

Houston, TX

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$130,000–$145,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Analysis Skills, Cost Accounting, Cost Control, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Finance, Financial Reporting, Fixed Assets, Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Inventory Costs, Inventory Management, Journal Entries, Leadership, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Cost, Operational Improvement, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, Standard Costing, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
Today

Assistant Controller – Manufacturing (Full-Cycle Accounting)



Salary: $130,000–$145,000 + 15% bonus



Why This Opportunity Stands Out:



  • Strong compensation package with base + bonus structure

  • High-impact role influencing cost control and manufacturing efficiency

  • Full ownership of accounting across GL, inventory, and cost accounting

  • Direct partnership with operations and executive leadership

  • Opportunity to drive process improvements in a fast-paced environment

  • Broad exposure across financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis

  • Hands-on role with visibility into strategic decision-making

  • Work with ERP systems in a data-driven, operationally focused company



Key Responsibilities for the Assistant Controller – Manufacturing (Full-Cycle Accounting):



  • Lead full-cycle accounting including GL, journal entries, and reconciliations

  • Manage month-end and year-end close processes

  • Oversee cost accounting, including standard costing and variance analysis

  • Monitor and reconcile inventory, WIP, and fixed assets

  • Partner with operations to improve cost controls and efficiency



Qualifications for the Assistant Controller – Manufacturing (Full-Cycle Accounting):



  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

  • 7+ years of accounting experience with manufacturing and cost accounting focus

  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and inventory/cost accounting

  • Experience with ERP systems



About the Company

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CFS

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/