Controller

StevenDouglas; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

StevenDouglas is seeking a Controller to lead the accounting function during a period of significant transformation, including a move to a modern ERP system and automation. This high-visibility role reports to the VP of Finance and Accounting and offers a path to grow as the organization scales.

The position oversees AP, AR, billing, GL, fixed assets, and audits, with responsibility for building and mentoring a 6–7‑person team and a 3–4 person inventory team in a warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
• CPA certification is required
• 4+ years of experience managing an accounting or billing team
• Big 4 or public accounting background preferred
• Experience with ERP systems; Great Plains familiarity a plus
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience in manufacturing or warehouse environment preferred
• Demonstrated success driving process improvement and automation initiatives
• Ability to operate independently with limited day-to-day oversight

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day accounting function including AP, AR, billing, GL, fixed assets, and reconciliations
• Lead and develop a team of 6-7 direct reports plus an inventory team
• Drive the month-end close and automate workflows
• Partner with leadership on ERP transition and technology modernization
• Establish accounting controls in line with US GAAP, SOX, and SEC requirements
• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements and analyses
• Manage annual audit process and implement recommendations
• Document policies to support audit readiness and internal controls
• Identify opportunities to bring automation and AI into accounting workflows
• Oversee tax processes and compliance
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve financial processes
• Manage performance and development of accounting staff
• Take on additional leadership responsibilities over time

Skills

Team leadership

Process improvement

Automation

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA

Tools

Great Plains

Job description

Schedule:

Onsite, Monday–Friday, standard business hours (some flexibility may be available as the role and team settle in)

Our client is a global provider of electronic and digital device services. They are expanding into servicing and validating the boards, interconnects, and infrastructure that power rack-scale AI systems, putting it at the intersection of legacy hardware repair and next-generation AI infrastructure support.

They're looking for a Controller to lead the accounting function during a period of significant transformation, including a move to a modern ERP system and a broader push toward automation and process improvement. This is a high-visibility role reporting directly to the VP of Finance and Accounting, with a clear path to grow as the organization scales.

Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day accounting function, including AP, AR, billing, general ledger, fixed assets, and account reconciliations
• Lead and develop a team of 6-7 direct reports, plus an inventory team of 3-4 responsible for cycle counts and tracking on a large consigned inventory portfolio
• Drive the month-end close process, replacing manual, spreadsheet-heavy workflows with automated, scalable processes
• Partner with leadership on the transition to a new ERP system and broader technology modernization efforts
• Establish and maintain accounting controls and procedures in compliance with US GAAP, SOX, and SEC requirements
• Prepare and review monthly and annual financial statements, along with analysis of assets, liabilities, cash position, and other key financial results
• Manage the annual audit process and implement recommendations to strengthen controls
• Document policies and procedures to support audit readiness and internal controls
• Identify and lead opportunities to bring automation and AI into accounting workflows
• Oversee tax processes and compliance
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations and business leaders to improve financial processes and reporting accuracy
• Manage performance, training, and development for the accounting team
• Take on additional department leadership responsibilities, including backfilling a retiring accounting manager role over time

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
• CPA required
• 4+ years of experience managing an accounting or billing team
• Big 4 or public accounting background preferred
• Experience with ERP systems and system implementations; familiarity with Great Plains a plus
• Advanced Excel skills
• Experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment preferred
• Demonstrated success driving process improvement and automation initiatives
• Comfortable operating independently with limited day-to-day oversight

Working Conditions

• Primarily warehouse-based work environment (not always climate-controlled)
• Occasional standing, crouching, and stooping; frequent sitting, reaching, and twisting
• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 lbs