Assistant Controller — AI-Driven Close & Automation Leader

Z&A Recruiting; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Z&A Recruiting seeks an Assistant Controller for a San Antonio oil field services company. The role partners with the Controller and CFO in monthly close, oversees staff, ensures ledger integrity, and drives automation using AI.

You will manage audit coordination, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis while guiding staff through process improvements in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA is a plus.
• Minimum of 5+ 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 to progress career in accounting.
• Curious and outgoing personality.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Automation / AI in accounting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA is a plus

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Z&A Recruiting seeks an Assistant Controller for a San Antonio oil field services company. The role partners with the Controller and CFO in monthly close, oversees staff, ensures ledger integrity, and drives automation using AI.

You will manage audit coordination, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis while guiding staff through process improvements in a dynamic team environment.