Controller

Ledgent; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead accounting operations for a private equity-backed services company. Reporting to the CFO, you will manage the monthly close, financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow reporting, internal controls, and the accounting team.

The role is office-based in Houston, requiring deep GAAP knowledge, prior Controller/Accounting Manager experience, and strong ERP/Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Prior Controller, Assistant Controller, or Accounting Manager experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and month-end close.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting.
• Private equity-backed company experience strongly preferred.
• Project-based, construction, field services, or similar industry experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel and ERP/accounting system experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Ensure accurate GAAP-compliant financial reporting.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and variance analysis.
• Prepare reporting for leadership, lenders, and investors.
• Oversee project accounting, billing, AR, AP, and working capital.
• Strengthen internal controls, processes, and accounting systems.
• Manage external audits, tax compliance, and financial documentation.
• Develop and mentor the accounting team.

Skills

People leadership

GAAP expertise

Financial analysis

ERP systems

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP/accounting system

Job description

Our client, a growing private equity-backed services company, is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead accounting operations and financial reporting. Reporting to the CFO, this role will oversee the monthly close, financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow reporting, internal controls, and accounting team development. This is working 100% in office.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Ensure accurate GAAP-compliant financial reporting.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and variance analysis.
• Prepare reporting for leadership, lenders, and investors.
• Oversee project accounting, billing, AR, AP, and working capital.
• Strengthen internal controls, processes, and accounting systems.
• Manage external audits, tax compliance, and financial documentation.
• Develop and mentor the accounting team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Prior Controller, Assistant Controller, or Accounting Manager experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and month-end close.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting.
• Private equity-backed company experience strongly preferred.
• Project-based, construction, field services, or similar industry experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel and ERP/accounting system experience.

Ideal Candidate

• Technically strong and detail-oriented.
• Hands-on leader who enjoys improving processes.
• Comfortable supporting executive leadership and private equity stakeholders.
• Proactive, analytical, and business-minded.
• Experienced driving accountability and building scalable accounting functions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.