Assistant Controller

First-Financial-Capital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

First-Financial-Capital is hiring an Assistant Controller in Houston, TX. The role has responsibility for accuracy and integrity of financial records, GAAP compliance, and communication of the company’s financial vision.

The position will assist with budgeting, forecasting, and performance analytics, and drive month-end and year-end processes. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in business/finance, 5–10 years of accounting experience, and strong Excel and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in business, accounting, finance or related field.
• 5-10 years of accounting experience including journal entries, budgets, forecasts, financial analysis and close processes.
• Experience with month-end and year-end close; ability to prepare and review financial statements.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to review commission calculations; excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes to ensure accuracy.
• Assist CFO and leadership with annual budgets, forecasts and performance analysis.
• Develop and communicate sales commissions plans and related tooling.
• Maintain fixed asset records including depreciation and disposals; manage financial records.

Skills

Journal entries

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Close processes

Accounts reconciliations

Financial reporting

Commission calculations

Excel

Communication skills

Multitasking

AI productivity

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Full Time Professional Houston, TX, US

Salary: $90,000.00 Annually

Job Title: Assistant Controller

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer (FFC)

Location: Corporate Office (Houston, TX)

Position Description

The Assistant Controller has overall responsibility for the accuracy, integrity and communication of the Company's financial vision and strategy. The position will ensure that records are maintained in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Is responsible for the development, communication, and administration of the sales commissions. Assists the CFO and senior leadership with developing annual budgets, forecasting tools, as well as developing and implementing tools to analyze company performance, sales and other programs. Manage and drive month end and year-end financial processes. Maintain the necessary fixed asset information including capitalized amounts, depreciation expense, and disposal of fixed assets. This individual will also be actively involved in all aspects of the business (internal and external) to ensure that the financial records properly reflect the business activities.

Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 5-10 years of accounting experience related to journal entries, finance, budget preparation and forecasts, financial analysis, balance sheet account reconciliations, and financial close processes
• Manage month-end and year-end close process
• Financial statement preparation and review
• Review commission calculations
• Strong oral and written communication skills including outstanding interpersonal and consultative skills
• Demonstration of a high level of administrative competence and excellence in analyzing organizational risk management and profitability understanding
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of and highly skilled at setting priorities and managing multiple projects and processes
• Understanding of accounting policies and procedures
• Knowledge and proficiency of Microsoft Office, especially advanced excel knowledge
• Ability to leverage Artificial Intelligence to be more productive
• Ability to multitask in a high paced environment
• Flexibility to find solutions outside of tradition or existing processes

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA license or CPA elegible

Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearances and successfully complete a thorough background check.