Assistant Controller

Talance Group; Houston (TX); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing industrial services company in Houston is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead a team of accountants. You will optimize financial processes, oversee ERP implementation, and enhance teamwork in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, strong leadership skills, and advanced Excel knowledge. This full-time role offers a professional atmosphere and great work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Confident leader with a strong understanding of general ledger accounting.
• Able to manage close processes efficiently.
• Public accounting or audit background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead 6–8 GL accountants through monthly close with accurate, timely reporting.
• Optimize close processes, oversight, and team development.
• Oversee ERP implementation (go-live 1H 2026).

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Excel (vlookups, pivot tables)

Process Improvement

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA or candidate preferred

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

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Assistant Controller – Houston, TX

Key contributor for a fast-growing industrial services company, reports to VP Controller.

Highlights

• Company is PE backed, growing fast and implementing new ERP system.
• Opportunity to directly lead 6–8 accountants and establish & improve processes.
• Brand new office space near Galleria, in office, flexible, very professional atmosphere.
• Excellent opportunity to lead, improve processes, implement new system and still have great work life balance.

The ideal candidate will be a confident leader with a strong understanding of general ledger accounting, a passion for improving processes and the ability to adapt in a dynamic, fast-growing environment that is implementing a new ERP system. Great communication skills and the ability to establish and drive processes is also key.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead 6–8 GL accountants through monthly close with accurate, timely reporting.
• Optimize close processes, oversight, and team development.
• Partner with field teams to ensure accurate financial results.
• Leverage Excel (vlookups, pivot tables) for analysis and entries.
• Oversee ERP implementation (go-live 1H 2026).
• Align workflows with operations, billing, and AP.
• Mentor team to drive accountability and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or candidate preferred.
• Proven ability to manage close processes efficiently.
• Advanced Excel skills (vlookups, pivot tables) for analysis and entries.
• ERP system experience required.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Adaptable, proactive, and process‑improvement focused.
• Public accounting or audit background preferred.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Staffing and Recruiting

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