Project Controller - Houston, TX

About the Role:
We are partnering with a growing, project-based energy company in Houston that is seeking a hands-on Controller to help strengthen financial operations and manage cash flow in a dynamic environment.
This role is highly operational and will work closely with leadership and project teams to ensure financial alignment across active projects.

Key Focus of the Role:
This position is centered around managing cash flow and working capital in an environment where project funding is received in stages rather than fully upfront.

The Controller will play a key role in:

• Navigating timing gaps between project spend and lender funding
• Ensuring accurate and timely invoicing, billing, and documentation
• Partnering with operations to keep projects moving and funded efficiently

Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including AR, AP, and month-end close
• Manage and improve accounts receivable, billing, and collections processes
• Monitor and forecast cash flow and working capital across active projects
• Work closely with operations to align project costs, billing, and funding timelines
• Support lender reporting, documentation, and funding requirements
• Identify and implement process improvements to improve cash flow visibility and timing
• Ensure accuracy of job costing, WIP, and project financial tracking

What We're Looking For:

• 8+ years of accounting/finance experience with Controller or senior accounting leadership experience
• Background in project-based environments such as construction, energy, EPC, or industrial services
• Strong understanding of job costing, WIP, billing and collections, working capital, and cash flow management
• Experience operating in environments where funding or revenue is received in stages or tied to project milestones
• Hands-on approach with willingness to get into the details and solve problems
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work closely with operations and leadership teams