Assistant Controller

E78 Talent; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

E78 Talent is seeking a Controller in an onsite role to lead corporate accounting, consolidations, and financial reporting. You will interact with executive management and drive improvements across accounting processes to support scalable growth.

The ideal candidate brings CPA credentials and a strong background in GAAP, with a track record of leading teams and delivering precise financials in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• CPA required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 10 years of progressive accounting experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong background in corporate accounting, consolidations, and financial reporting.
• Deep understanding of GAAP and technical accounting.
• Experience improving processes, controls, and systems.
• Proven ability to lead teams and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead corporate accounting and financial consolidation activities across multiple entities.
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Manage intercompany accounting and reconciliation processes.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Research and document technical accounting matters and GAAP pronunciations.
• Strengthen internal controls, policies, and accounting procedures.
• Partner with leadership to improve systems, reporting, and accounting processes.
• Coordinate external audits and support compliance requirements.
• Develop, mentor, and lead a high-performing accounting team.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the accounting function.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA

Job description

Onsite Role: Partnering with a growing organization seeking a Controller to lead corporate accounting, consolidations, financial reporting, and process improvement initiatives.

• Highly visible leadership role with direct interaction with executive management.
• Opportunity to play a key role in supporting continued growth, scalability, and operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Lead corporate accounting and financial consolidation activities across multiple entities.
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Manage intercompany accounting and reconciliation processes.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Research and document technical accounting matters and GAAP pronouncements.
• Strengthen internal controls, policies, and accounting procedures.
• Partner with leadership to improve systems, reporting, and accounting processes.
• Coordinate external audits and support compliance requirements.
• Develop, mentor, and lead a high-performing accounting team.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the accounting function.

Qualifications:

• CPA required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 10 years of progressive accounting experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong background in corporate accounting, consolidations, and financial reporting.
• Deep understanding of GAAP and technical accounting.
• Experience improving processes, controls, and systems.
• Proven ability to lead teams and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• High visibility with executive leadership.
• Strategic role with significant influence on the business.
• Opportunity to build and improve processes.
• Collaborative and growth-oriented culture.