Assistant Controller: Financial Close & Analytics

COBRA INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITIES INC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

COBRA INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITIES INC in Houston seeks a senior finance professional to assist the Controller with monthly close, reporting, and FP&A. The role requires CPA, 5–10 years of accounting experience, and strong Excel skills. Fluency in Spanish is highly valued.

The successful candidate will collaborate with the international development team in Madrid and ensure accurate financial statements, tax submissions, and audit readiness in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Finance or Accounting required.
• Experience in accounting, cash-flow projection, control and planification.
• CPA certification.
• Experience in tax administration (sales tax, income tax, franchise tax).
• Experience with financial audit processes.
• 5–10 years of experience.
• Strong Excel and accounting software skills; Power BI preferred.
• Spanish fluency highly valued.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage complex workflows and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly/quarterly close for assigned areas.
• Provide timely financial statements and reports to management.
• Reconcile income statement and balance sheet accounts; investigate deviations.
• Assist Controller and CFO in preparing information for tax advisor.
• Prepare submission of sales tax and property tax reviews.
• Support Operations on accounting/financial issues.
• Drive process improvements; document procedures.
• Assist FP&A with forecast/budget; challenge assumptions.
• Other duties as required by management.
• Collaborate with Houston and Madrid teams for alignment.

Skills

Excel

Detail oriented

Time management

Education

Bachelor in Finance

Tools

Power BI

Accounting software

Job description

COBRA INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITIES INC in Houston seeks a senior finance professional to assist the Controller with monthly close, reporting, and FP&A. The role requires CPA, 5–10 years of accounting experience, and strong Excel skills. Fluency in Spanish is highly valued.

The successful candidate will collaborate with the international development team in Madrid and ensure accurate financial statements, tax submissions, and audit readiness in a fast-paced environment.