Assistant Controller

LHH; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

LHH is partnering with a high-growth, PE-backed organization to hire an Assistant Controller to serve as the right hand to the Regional Controller and help lead the accounting function through a period of significant growth and transformation.

This role is not a traditional back-office accounting position; it requires someone who rolls up their sleeves, builds structure, and drives operational results in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong GL and month-end close ownership experience.
• Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or Controller-level leadership experience.
• Background in operational industries such as manufacturing, industrial services, construction, logistics, transportation, or energy.
• Experience managing accounting, AP, AR, and collections teams.
• Strong analytical skills with experience explaining financial results and variances.
• A process-improvement mindset and ability to thrive in environments that need structure.

Responsibilities

• Own and help lead the month-end close process across multiple business units.
• Manage accounting, AP, AR/collections, and billing-related functions.
• Partner with operations leaders to analyze performance, improve profitability, and drive accountability.
• Lead process improvement and automation initiatives in a highly manual environment.
• Assist with KPI development, reporting enhancements, and operational analytics.
• Play a key role in a large-scale systems transformation and automation effort.
• Mentor and develop accounting staff while helping build a scalable finance organization.

Skills

GL accounting

Month-end close

Leadership

Financial analysis

Process improvement

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

LHH is partnering with a high-growth, PE-backed organization that is looking to hire an Assistant Controller to serve as the right hand to the Regional Controller and help lead the accounting function through a period of significant growth and transformation.

This is not a traditional back-office accounting role. The company is looking for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, improving processes, building structure, and driving operational results in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Own and help lead the month-end close process across multiple business units
• Manage accounting, AP, AR/collections, and billing-related functions
• Partner with operations leaders to analyze performance, improve profitability, and drive accountability
• Lead process improvement and automation initiatives in a highly manual environment
• Assist with KPI development, reporting enhancements, and operational analytics
• Play a key role in a large-scale systems transformation and automation effort
• Mentor and develop accounting staff while helping build a scalable finance organization

What They're Looking For:

• Strong GL and month-end close ownership experience
• Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or Controller-level leadership experience
• Background in operational industries such as manufacturing, industrial services, construction, logistics, transportation, or energy
• Experience managing accounting, AP, AR, and collections teams
• Strong analytical skills with experience explaining financial results and variances
• A process-improvement mindset and ability to thrive in environments that need structure

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Newly created role with high visibility
• True #2 to the Controller with significant leadership exposure
• Direct path toward a future Controller opportunity
• Opportunity to influence systems, processes, reporting, and operational strategy
• Hybrid flexibility and strong compensation package
• Join a business in growth mode where your contributions will be noticed

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys fixing problems, building processes, leading teams, and making a measurable impact on the business rather than simply maintaining the status quo.