Assistant Controller/Sr Accountant

Kainos Innovative Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kainos Innovative Solutions in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller/Sr Accountant to lead accounting operations in a fast-growing, multi-division environment. This hands-on role works with the Controller and CFO to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong controls, and process improvements, with a clear path toward a Controller position as the company scales.

The successful candidate will oversee month-end close, GL integrity, and multi-division reporting, while guiding

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience as a Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, or similar senior role.
• Strong GAAP, financial reporting, GL, close, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Experience overseeing AP, AR, payroll, and general accounting operations.
• Multi-division, construction, project-based, or WIP experience preferred.
• Strong ERP/accounting systems and process improvement experience.
• CPA preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced, growing organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close.
• Maintain GL integrity, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Support multi-division and consolidated reporting.
• Oversee AP, AR, payroll, cash, and general accounting.
• Strengthen accounting policies, internal controls, and SOPs.
• Support audits, tax requirements, and compliance.
• Analyze job costs, WIP, margins, and profitability.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and KPIs.
• Improve ERP workflows, reporting, automation, and processes.
• Partner with operations to improve financial visibility and decision-making.
• Provide guidance and oversight to accounting team.
• Take on broader leadership towards the Controller role.

Skills

GAAP

Financial reporting

GL & close

Internal controls

ERP systems

Process improvement

Leadership

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Position: Assistant Controller/Sr AccountantLocation: Houston, TX (100% onsite) We’re looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to join a fast-growing, multi-division organization. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can take ownership of key accounting functions today and has the ability and ambition to grow into a Controller role. Work closely with the Controller and CFO, this person will help lead accounting operations, financial reporting, controls, and process improvements while gaining broader responsibility as the organization grows.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead key areas of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close.
• Maintain GL integrity, reconciliations, and accurate financial reporting.
• Support multi-division and consolidated financial reporting.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting across AP, AR, payroll, cash, and general accounting.
• Strengthen accounting policies, internal controls, and SOPs.
• Support audits, tax requirements, and compliance.
• Analyze job costs, WIP, margins, and profitability.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, and KPIs.
• Improve ERP workflows, reporting, automation, and accounting processes.
• Partner with operations and leadership to improve financial visibility and decision-making.
• Provide guidance and oversight to accounting team members.
• Take on broader accounting leadership responsibilities with a path toward the Controller role.

What We’re Looking For

• 8 + years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience as a Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, or similar senior accounting role.
• Strong GAAP, financial reporting, GL, close, reconciliation, and internal control experience.
• Experience overseeing AP, AR, payroll, and general accounting operations.
• Multi-division, construction, project-based, job costing, or WIP experience preferred.
• Strong ERP/accounting systems and process improvement experience.
• CPA preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills.
• Able to work independently in a fast-paced, growing organization.

We’re especially interested in someone who is ready for more ownership today and can develop into a Controller-level leader as the company continues to grow.