Assistant Controller — Multi-Entity, Hands-On Leader

INSPYR Solutions; Farmers Branch (TX); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

INSPYR Solutions seeks an ambitious Assistant Controller / Junior Controller in Farmers Branch, TX to lead the monthly close, manage the general ledger, and drive accuracy across AR, AP, cash, and inventory. The role combines hands-on accounting with team leadership, ensuring GAAP compliance and strong internal controls.

The ideal candidate has solid accounting fundamentals, experience guiding a team of about 11 employees, and a knack for process improvement, automation, and cross-functional

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals and General Ledger accounting.
• Progressive accounting experience with meaningful involvement in month-end close and financial reporting.
• Previous experience managing or leading an accounting team.
• Strong knowledge of accruals, reserves, reconciliations, and financial controls.
• Experience with transactional accounting, including AR, AP, cash, and General Ledger functions.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to independently analyze and solve problems.
• Ability to work comfortably in the details and investigate issues without requiring step-by-step direction.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process.
• Maintain the integrity of the General Ledger and ensure accurate balance sheet reconciliations.
• Review journal entries, accruals, reserves, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting activities across AR, AP, Cash, Treasury, General Ledger, and other transactional functions.
• Review accounting work and provide technical guidance to team members.
• Prepare and review financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
• Support accounting across multiple entities and locations.
• Assist with consolidations, intercompany transactions, and other complex accounting matters.
• Oversee key accounting areas including revenue, inventory, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, accruals, and other balance sheet accounts.
• Support sales and use tax compliance and related reconciliations.
• Assist with external audits, tax support, and requests from outside advisors.
• Maintain and strengthen accounting controls, policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Identify accounting and process issues and independently drive them through to resolution.
• Identify opportunities to improve, automate, and streamline accounting processes.
• Work closely with Finance, Operations, Sales, IT, and other business leaders.
• Support budgeting and financial planning activities.
• Assist with acquisitions, integrations, system implementations, and other strategic accounting projects as needed.

Skills

GL accounting

Month-end close

Team leadership

Accounting controls

AR/AP/GL

Excel skills

Detail-oriented

Communication

Prioritize & deadlines

Accounting degree

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA or MBA (not required)

Tools

SQL Server

Power Query

ERP systems

Job description

INSPYR Solutions seeks an ambitious Assistant Controller / Junior Controller in Farmers Branch, TX to lead the monthly close, manage the general ledger, and drive accuracy across AR, AP, cash, and inventory. The role combines hands-on accounting with team leadership, ensuring GAAP compliance and strong internal controls.

The ideal candidate has solid accounting fundamentals, experience guiding a team of about 11 employees, and a knack for process improvement, automation, and cross-functional