Assistant Controller: GAAP, Forecasting & Controls

First Financial Group of America; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

First Financial Group of America in Houston, TX seeks an Assistant Controller to lead the preparation and analysis of financial statements, GL maintenance, and month-end/year-end closing. You will oversee reconciliations, support budgeting and forecasting, and ensure internal controls and regulatory compliance.

The role involves assisting with audits, coordination with departments, and providing ad hoc analyses to enhance financial visibility for senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and general ledger management.
• Experience with reconciliations and financial statement preparation.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare reports for budgeting and forecasting.
• Experience supporting audits and regulatory reporting.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Review journal entries and coordinate with departments on financial matters.
• Assist with audits and regulatory reporting.
• Support budgeting and forecasting and month-end/year-end close.
• Oversee reconciliations and maintain internal controls.
• Provide ad hoc analyses for senior finance leadership.

Skills

GAAP

General ledger

Account reconciliations

Financial statements

Excel

ERP systems

Budgeting

Forecasting

Audits

Internal controls

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Certifications in progress

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

First Financial Group of America in Houston, TX seeks an Assistant Controller to lead the preparation and analysis of financial statements, GL maintenance, and month-end/year-end closing. You will oversee reconciliations, support budgeting and forecasting, and ensure internal controls and regulatory compliance.

The role involves assisting with audits, coordination with departments, and providing ad hoc analyses to enhance financial visibility for senior leadership.