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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Houston, TX
Skills
Accountingunmatched
Accounting Closeunmatched
Accounts Payableunmatched
Accounts Receivableunmatched
Accounts Receivable Managementunmatched
Billingunmatched
Billing Recordsunmatched
Capital Projectunmatched
Cash Flowunmatched
Cash Managementunmatched
Constructionunmatched
Credit and Collectionsunmatched
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)unmatched
Financeunmatched
Financial Controlunmatched
Financial Operationsunmatched
Financial Projectionsunmatched
Forecastingunmatched
Fundingunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Loan Documentsunmatched
Loansunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Improvementunmatched
Project Controlunmatched
Project Trackingunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
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