Assistant Controller

Optimize Search Group; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimize Search Group in Dallas is seeking an Assistant Controller to oversee the AP/AR functions, inventory accounting, and reporting across roughly 30 locations, partnering with the Controller to improve processes and strengthen controls. The ideal candidate has 7–10+ years of accounting experience, public accounting a plus, strong Excel and ERP skills, and CPA preferred.

This newly created role offers high visibility and a path to shape accounting operations during rapid growth from

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of accounting experience.
• Public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in a multi-unit retail, manufacturing, distribution, or similar multi-location environment.
• Strong inventory accounting and reconciliation experience.
• Previous experience managing or developing AP/AR teams.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP/accounting systems.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with multiple locations.
• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the AP and AR teams (5 direct reports).
• Oversee inventory accounting, reporting, reconciliations, and related journal entries.
• Review and reconcile inventory and AP subledgers to the general ledger.
• Support month-end close, including account reconciliations and journal entries.
• Monitor financial reporting and investigate discrepancies across multiple locations.
• Partner with branch and operational leadership to resolve billing and accounting issues.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve internal controls, and increase efficiency.
• Support accounting systems and integration improvements.
• Assist with applicable sales, use, and other tax filings.

Skills

Inventory accounting

AP/AR leadership

Excel

ERP systems

Multi-location experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA

Tools

ERP software

Accounting software

Job description

I’m working on a newly created Assistant Controller opportunity with a well-established, PE-backed, multi-location company in Dallas. The business has been around for several decades, generates approximately $800M in annual revenue, and is continuing to grow through acquisitions.

Company Overview

Established, PE-backed, multi-location organization with approximately $800M in annual revenue. The company has a long-standing operating history, a healthy balance sheet, and is continuing to expand through strategic acquisitions.

Position Summary

Newly created Assistant Controller position responsible for overseeing the AP and AR functions, managing inventory accounting and reporting, and supporting the overall accounting operations across approximately 30 locations. This individual will work closely with the Controller and operational leadership to improve processes, strengthen reporting, and support continued organizational growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop the AP and AR teams (5 direct reports).
• Oversee inventory accounting, reporting, reconciliations, and related journal entries.
• Review and reconcile inventory and AP subledgers to the general ledger.
• Support month-end close, including account reconciliations and journal entries.
• Monitor financial reporting and investigate discrepancies across multiple locations.
• Partner with branch and operational leadership to resolve billing and accounting issues.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve internal controls, and increase efficiency.
• Support accounting systems and integration improvements.
• Assist with applicable sales, use, and other tax filings.

Ideal Background

• 7–10+ years of accounting experience.
• Public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience in a multi-unit retail, manufacturing, distribution, or similar multi-location environment.
• Strong inventory accounting and reconciliation experience.
• Previous experience managing or developing AP/AR teams.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP/accounting systems.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with multiple locations.
• CPA preferred.

Opportunity Highlights

• Newly created position with visibility to the Controller.
• Opportunity to reshape processes and make an immediate impact.
• Continued growth through acquisitions.