Assistant Controller

Unity Search; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

UNITY is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller for a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will lead month-end close, prepare financial statements, and oversee cost accounting and inventory controls while partnering with Operations and Engineering to improve profitability.

The role requires 5–8+ years of accounting experience, strong US GAAP knowledge, and NetSuite ERP familiarity. CPA preferred; manufacturing or engineered products experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge.
• Manufacturing, inventory, and cost accounting experience.
• NetSuite ERP experience.
• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close.
• Prepare financial statements, reconciliations, and technical accounting analyses.
• Oversee inventory, cost accounting, manufacturing variances, and standard costing.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Project Management to improve profitability and inventory accuracy.
• Support external audits, tax reporting, cash management, and treasury activities.
• Help strengthen internal controls and contribute to public company readiness initiatives.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and ERP reporting enhancements.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Manufacturing accounting

Cost accounting

ERP reporting

Process improvement

CPA preferred

Education

CPA certification

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Job description

UNITY has partnered with global energy services client to identify an experienced Assistant Controller who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys improving processes, partnering with operations, and helping build a world-class finance organization.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close
• Prepare financial statements, reconciliations, and technical accounting analyses
• Oversee inventory, cost accounting, manufacturing variances, and standard costing
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Project Management to improve profitability and inventory accuracy
• Support external audits, tax reporting, cash management, and treasury activities
• Help strengthen internal controls and contribute to public company readiness initiatives
• Drive process improvements, automation, and ERP reporting enhancements

What We're Looking For:

• 5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge
• Manufacturing, inventory, and cost accounting experience
• NetSuite ERP experience
• CPA preferred
• Oil & Gas, industrial manufacturing, or engineered products experience is a plus

This is an outstanding opportunity to join an innovative, growth-oriented company where you'll have meaningful exposure across the business and the ability to make a measurable impact.