Assistant Controller

Talentify; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

INSPYR Solutions in Houston, TX seeks a hands-on Assistant Controller to join a lean accounting team. You will support all accounting operations, supervise the AP and AR teams, assist with month-end close and financial reporting, and help drive an Epicor ERP implementation.

This role offers growth into broader accounting leadership and a path to oversee additional staff as the organization scales in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA preferred.
• 5+ years progressive accounting experience with supervisory duties.
• Strong GAAP knowledge, financial reporting, and month-end close.
• Experience supervising AP and AR teams.
• Epicor ERP experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP).
• Experience in a small or mid-sized company with multi-hat roles.

Responsibilities

• Support the Controller with day-to-day accounting operations.
• Lead the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Supervise AP and AR teams while remaining hands-on.
• Prepare financial reports and ensure GAAP compliance.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, audits, and regulatory reporting.
• Drive process improvements and ERP implementation initiatives.
• Partner with operations and leadership to provide financial analysis.
• Assist with special projects and other accounting responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Epicor ERP

Excel

Job description

Assistant Controller

Location: Houston, TX
Job Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $130,000–$140,000 + Bonus
Work Requirements: U.S. Citizen, Green Card Holder, or Authorized to Work in the U.S.

Position Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Assistant Controller to join a lean accounting team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats, working alongside the team, and partnering with leadership across the organization. The Assistant Controller will support all accounting operations, supervise the AP and AR teams, assist with month-end close and financial reporting, and play a key role in an upcoming Epicor ERP implementation. This position offers future growth into overseeing additional accounting staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Controller with day-to-day accounting operations.
• Lead the month-end and year-end close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Supervise the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams while remaining hands-on.
• Prepare financial reports and ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, audits, and regulatory reporting.
• Drive process improvements, standardization, and ERP implementation initiatives.
• Partner with operations and leadership to provide financial analysis and business support.
• Assist with special projects and other accounting responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and month-end close.
• Experience supervising AP and AR teams.
• Epicor ERP experience strongly preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs).
• Experience in a small or mid-sized company where you've worn multiple hats.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Ideal Candidate

• Hands‑on accounting leader—not afraid to work in the details.
• Thrives in a lean, fast‑paced environment.
• Comfortable working cross‑functionally with all departments.
• Process improvement mindset with ERP implementation experience a plus.
• Looking for a long‑term opportunity with growth into broader accounting leadership.

About INSPYR Solutions

Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a national expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients' business objectives and cultural needs. Our solutions are tailored to each client and include a wide variety of professional services, project, and talent solutions. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at inspyrsolutions.com.

INSPYR Solutions provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, INSPYR Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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