Assistant Controller & ERP Systems Lead

Search Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Services is seeking an Assistant Controller in Houston to support the Controller by managing day-to-day accounting operations, including the general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, and financial reporting. This role will drive month-end close processes and strengthen internal controls to ensure accurate and timely statements.

The position requires 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with supervisory responsibilities, strong GAAP knowledge, and hands-on ERP system administration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Experience administering, managing, or supporting an ERP system.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with financial reporting tools.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Controller with day-to-day accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and financial reporting.
• Support month-end, quarterly-end, and year-end close activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff, providing direction, training, and ongoing performance feedback.
• Review the work of accounting staff for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Review account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain and strengthen internal accounting controls, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor compliance with GAAP, company accounting policies, and applicable financial regulations.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, and operational efficiency.
• ERP System Management: serve as primary finance administrator and subject-matter expert for the ERP system.
• Manage the chart of accounts, financial reporting structures, user roles, workflows, and system controls.
• Develop and maintain ERP processes, documentation, and user procedures.
• Identify opportunities to automate manual accounting processes and improve data accuracy and efficiency.
• Train and support accounting staff in effective use of the ERP system.
• Develop and maintain financial reports within the ERP and related reporting tools.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multi-priority management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Excel and reporting tools

Job description

Search Services is seeking an Assistant Controller in Houston to support the Controller by managing day-to-day accounting operations, including the general ledger, AP, AR, payroll, and financial reporting. This role will drive month-end close processes and strengthen internal controls to ensure accurate and timely statements.

The position requires 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with supervisory responsibilities, strong GAAP knowledge, and hands-on ERP system administration.