Controller

Crawford Thomas Recruiting; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Crawford Thomas Recruiting is seeking a hands-on Controller for a Texas-based equipment dealership and rental company. You will lead daily accounting, improve financial reporting, and help implement a new ERP system as revenue grows from $10M to $20M+.

You will supervise a small accounting team, prepare financial statements, and partner with leadership to drive profitability and operational discipline across multiple branches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of Controller/Accounting leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, GL, AP/AR, payroll, fixed assets, budgeting & forecasting.
• Experience managing and developing employees.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and accounting software proficiency.
• Willingness to travel regularly between locations.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and close.
• Manage general ledger, reconciliations, AP, AR, collections, payroll, and fixed assets.
• Supervise and develop a two-person accounting team.
• Develop dashboards and KPIs; analyze profitability by branch/equipment/customer.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and lender reporting.
• Oversee credit approvals, AR aging, and collections efforts.
• Coordinate inventory controls and periodic counts; assist with fleet utilization.

Skills

Financial leadership

Analytical skills

Team development

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Controller – Equipment Dealership & Rental Company

Locations: Abilene, TX | Lubbock, TX | Dallas, TX

Work Arrangement: Full-Time Leadership Position | Regular Travel Between Branches

Reports To: President

Direct Reports: 2 Accounting Employees

Experience: 3–5 years in Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or senior accounting leadership

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Base Salary: $90k-$160k+ (Based on experience and CPA credentials)

Position Summary

Our client, a growing Texas-based equipment dealership and rental company, is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead and strengthen its financial operations.

This position will oversee day-to-day accounting while helping improve financial reporting, internal controls, business processes, and systems. The Controller will also play a key role in supporting company growth from approximately $10M to $20M+ in annual revenue, implementing a new ERP/business management system, and transitioning from internally prepared to audited financial statements.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and oversee month-end close.
• Manage the general ledger, account reconciliations, AP, AR, collections, payroll, and fixed assets.
• Supervise and develop a two-person accounting team.
• Develop financial dashboards and KPIs and analyze profitability by branch, department, equipment category, and customer segment.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and lender reporting.
• Manage customer credit approvals, AR aging, and collection efforts.
• Oversee equipment asset accounting, depreciation, acquisitions, disposals, and transfers.
• Coordinate inventory controls and periodic physical inventory verification.
• Assist with rental fleet utilization and asset performance analysis.
• Design and implement internal controls and scalable accounting processes.
• Lead accounting-related implementation and optimization of a new ERP/business management system.
• Develop accounting procedures and workflows within the new platform and train employees and managers.
• Partner with branch managers to improve budgets, expenses, inventory, profitability, and operational efficiency.
• Travel regularly between branch locations to review operations, support local leadership, and participate in inventory counts and process reviews.
• Support HR processes including onboarding, employee records, payroll administration, benefits coordination, and policy compliance.
• Present financial information and recommendations to company leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or senior accounting leadership position.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, general ledger accounting, AP, AR/collections, payroll, fixed assets, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Experience managing and developing employees.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and accounting software proficiency.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Willingness to travel regularly between company locations.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in equipment rental, equipment dealership, construction, industrial services, manufacturing, or related industries.
• ERP or business management system implementation experience.
• Experience preparing for or participating in financial audits.
• HR administration experience.
• IT or systems administration experience.
• CPA designation or CPA‑track experience preferred but not required.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Hands‑on accounting leader who is comfortable working in the details.
• Strategic thinker who can also conduct physical inventory counts and review branch operations.
• Builder who enjoys creating structure, processes, controls, and accountability.
• Confident leader who can hold employees accountable while maintaining strong working relationships.
• Motivated by growth and interested in long‑term executive leadership.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Role

• Supporting growth from approximately $10M to $20M+ in revenue.
• Implementing a new ERP/business management system.
• Building scalable accounting and financial processes.
• Strengthening internal controls and operational discipline.
• Transitioning to audited financial statements.
• Developing into a key member of the executive leadership team.