Assistant Controller

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Professional Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a publicly traded healthcare organization in Houston to identify an Assistant Controller to oversee corporate accounting, consolidations and operational accounting functions.

The role offers high visibility across the organization and requires expertise in IFRS and GAAP, strong leadership, and a proven track record in multi-entity reporting. Houston-based position with opportunities to impact global finance strategy.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Proven track record in multi-entity consolidations and reporting.
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to lead during change.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting, consolidations, and month-end close (IFRS and GAAP).
• Implement and optimize accounting systems, controls, and process improvements.
• Partner with external advisors on tax strategy and regulatory matters.
• Serve as liaison between finance, executive leadership, and global stakeholders.

Skills

Financial reporting

Consolidations

Month-end close

IFRS & GAAP

Accounting systems

Process improvements

Tax strategy

Regulatory matters

Communication

Leadership

Job description

LHH Professional Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a publicly traded healthcare organization in Houston to identify an Assistant Controller to lead corporate accounting, consolidations and operational accounting functions. This is a high-impact role offering visibility across the entire organization.

Primary responsibilities of the Assistant Controller role include:

• Lead all aspects of financial reporting, consolidations, and month-end close (IFRS and GAAP)
• Implement and optimize accounting systems, controls, and process improvements.
• Partner with external advisors on tax strategy and regulatory matters.
• Serve as a key liaison between finance, executive leadership, and global stakeholders.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
• Proven track record in managing multi-entity consolidations and reporting
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to lead during change