Assistant Controller: Lead GL, Close & GAAP Reporting

COBRA INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITIES INC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Cobra Industrial Activities, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead the general ledger, close processes, and financial reporting. You will guide the accounting team under the Controller, ensuring accurate close timelines, reconciliations, and detailed variance analysis.

The role requires a CPA or equivalent and 6+ years in accounting, preferably in EPC/industrial sectors, with bilingual Spanish preferred. Join us to drive process improvements and robust financial controls.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance or closely related discipline.
• CPA or equivalent designation is highly preferred.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, EPC/industrial background preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee general ledger close processes, ensuring journals, accruals, reconciliations, and schedules are complete.
• Support GAAP reporting, management reporting, and variance explanations.
• Mentor and develop junior accounting staff while coordinating A/P and A/R functions.
• Manage project controls, risk, compliance, and reporting packages for internal/external stakeholders.

Skills

GAAP expertise

Financial reporting

Team mentoring

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or equivalent

Job description

Cobra Industrial Activities, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead the general ledger, close processes, and financial reporting. You will guide the accounting team under the Controller, ensuring accurate close timelines, reconciliations, and detailed variance analysis.

The role requires a CPA or equivalent and 6+ years in accounting, preferably in EPC/industrial sectors, with bilingual Spanish preferred. Join us to drive process improvements and robust financial controls.