Job Description Job Description Corporate Controller Location: Houston, Texas (Onsite)Compensation: $125,000 to $145,000 base salary plus bonusSchedule: 4-Day Work Week (Monday through Thursday)Position Summary NOW CFO is partnering with an established distribution company to find an experienced Corporate Controller to lead its financial operations. This organization operates in an inventory-intensive environment and serves clients across multiple channels, with a focus on scalable growth and operational discipline.This is a highly visible senior leadership role responsible for the integrity of financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting operations across the organization. The Corporate Controller will own the full accounting function, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, and inventory controls, while driving process improvements and supporting strategic decision-making at the executive level. This individual will work closely with cross-functional teams including Sales, Operations, Procurement, and Shipping and Receiving to ensure financial visibility and cash flow discipline across the business.Core ResponsibilitiesFinancial Reporting and Close Process Own monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements including Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash FlowLead month-end and year-end close process with strict deadlinesDevelop board-ready financial reporting packagesMaintain accurate cost accounting and inventory valuationEnsure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulationsOversee annual audit and tax coordinationCash Flow and Working Capital Management Lead weekly cash forecasting and 13-week rolling cash flow modelsOversee accounts receivable collections strategy and aging managementManage accounts payable timing and vendor relationships to optimize working capitalPartner with executive team on banking relationships, line of credit management, and covenant complianceIdentify and implement cash conversion cycle improvementsCross-Functional Operational Partnership Partner with Sales to validate margin performance by customer and product line, support commission calculations, and monitor rebate programs and deductionsCollaborate with Shipping, Receiving, and Warehouse teams to ensure inventory accuracy, monitor freight and landed costs, and implement controls around shrinkage and inventory adjustmentsSupport Operations and Procurement with COGS structure validation, vendor negotiations, purchasing controls, and approval matricesProvide the executive team with financial modeling support for growth initiatives, capital expenditure evaluation, and strategic planningAccounting Operations Oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledgerImplement internal controls and approval workflowsSupervise and develop accounting staffMaintain chart of accounts integrityEnsure proper revenue recognition and expense classificationDrive systems integration improvements across ERP, CRM, and inventory management platformsSystems and Process Optimization Partner on ERP and CRM integrations and system improvementsImplement automation for order-to-cash and procure-to-pay cyclesEstablish standard operating procedures for accounting and cross-department workflowsDevelop KPI dashboards for leadership including close timelines, accounts receivable aging, inventory variance, gross margin accuracy, and cash forecast accuracyRequired Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field7 to 12 or more years of progressive accounting experienceExperience managing financial close processes and financial reportingStrong understanding of cost accounting and inventory controlsExperience managing bank relationships and credit facilitiesHands-on experience managing accounts payable, vendor relationships, and payment negotiationComfortable presenting high-level financial overviews to a board or executive leadershipConfident, data-driven communicator who can hold firm on financial integrityAdvanced proficiency in ERP systems and ExcelStrong analytical, organizational, and leadership skillsPreferred Qualifications CPA or CMA certificationExperience in distribution, manufacturing, or inventory-intensive business environmentsExperience with ERP system integrations and financial system optimizationPrior experience managing and developing an accounting team#IND2