Assistant Controller

Z&A Recruiting; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Z&A Recruiting in San Antonio, TX seeks an Assistant Controller to lead the monthly close, supervise accounting staff, and partner with operations and executive management. You will drive process improvements, enhance internal controls, and help automate financial workflows using AI tools.

The role reports to the Controller and CFO and involves budgeting, forecasting, audits, and financial analysis in a dynamic oil field services environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience including public accounting or senior industry role.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Robust ERP experience.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Comfort leveraging automation and AI tools to streamline accounting, analysis, and financial reporting.
• Great communication and ability to multitask.
• Driven to progress your career in accounting; curious and outgoing.

Responsibilities

• Own and improve monthly and annual close processes including journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger integrity.
• Assist in preparation of financial statements.
• Supervise accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll teams.
• Partner with operations to ensure accurate recording of revenue, costs, and financial transactions.
• Coordinate the annual audit and provide documentation/explanations.
• Provide technical accounting guidance to the team and address complex issues.
• Monitor budget variances and provide insights to management.
• Assist in budget and forecasts preparation.
• Provide financial analysis of company performance.
• Identify and implement automation improvements such as AI to enhance efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Multitasking

Automation & AI familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

This growing, San Antonio oil field services company is adding an Assistant Controller to the team. This is a phenomenal opportunity for a strategic thinker who wants to lead process improvements, work with operations and executive management, and who thrives on being a constant learner in a team environment.

This position works directly with the Controller and Chief Financial Officer in the monthly close process, supervising accounting staff, maintaining internal controls, and assisting with budgeting, forecasting, audits, and financial analysis. This person will also work with management to have fun finding ways to automate by leveraging AI tools.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and continuously improve the monthly and annual close processes including the preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger integrity.
• Assist in the preparation of the financial statements.
• Supervise, mentor and develop the accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll teams.
• Partner with operations to ensure accurate and timely recording of all revenue, cost, and financial transactions.
• Coordinate the annual audit, providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Provide technical accounting guidance to the team and address complex accounting issues.
• Monitor and analyze budget variances, providing insights and recommendations to management.
• Assist in the preparation of the budget and various forecasts.
• Prepare financial analysis of company performance overall.
• Identify and implement process and automation improvements such as AI to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the accounting function.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA is a plus.
• Minimum of 5 plus years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and/or a senior role in industry.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Robust ERP experience
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Comfort leveraging automation and AI tools to streamline accounting, analysis, and financial reporting.
• Great communication and ability to multitask.
• Driven person who wants to continue to progress their career in accounting.
• Curious nature and outgoing personality.