Controller

Walker Lovell; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-linked incentives

Leadership-level exposure

Long-term career runway

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm in Houston is seeking a finance leader to own month-end close and ensure GAAP-compliant reporting across multiple entities. The ideal candidate is CPA-qualified, with a strong background in financial governance and public accounting. This role offers autonomy to shape accounting standards and a long-term career runway within a private equity-backed environment. Candidates with experience in complex business structures and audit preparation will thrive in this position.

Qualifications

• CPA-qualified with public accounting and corporate accounting leadership experience.
• Background in managing multi-entity, multi-currency environments.
• Strong command of audits and balance sheet governance.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end close, balance sheet integrity, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting.
• Lead audit preparation and be the interface with external auditors.
• Oversee credit, collections, and AR performance to protect cash flow.
• Manage and develop the accounting and credit teams.

Skills

GAAP

Financial reporting

Leadership

Accounting standards

Audit preparation

Education

CPA qualification

Job description

Compensation:

Strong base + performance-linked incentive

What’s in it for the candidate

Step into a high-visibility finance leadership role with direct exposure to senior decision-makers, where accuracy, control, and credibility underpin a growing international operation.

• Strong base + performance-linked incentive
• Leadership-level scope with senior exposure
• Autonomy to shape accounting standards and controls
• Long-term career runway within a PE-backed environment

Why this business

This organisation is a well-established international manufacturing and distribution group with multi-entity operations and a growing global footprint. Backed by private equity, it combines operational scale with a clear mandate to strengthen financial governance, reporting discipline, and control as the business continues to expand.

What you’ll be doing

• Own month-end close, balance sheet integrity, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting across multiple entities
• Lead audit preparation and serve as a key interface with external auditors and advisors
• Oversee credit, collections, and AR performance to protect cash flow and working capital
• Manage, develop, and performance-drive the accounting and credit teams

What you’ll bring

• CPA-qualified with public accounting and corporate accounting leadership experience
• Proven background managing multi-entity, multi-currency environments
• Strong command of GAAP, audits, and balance sheet governance
• Experience within private equity-backed or complex businesses

Who this suits

You’re a technically strong accounting leader who values precision, structure, and accountability. You take pride in clean closes, audit-ready reporting, and building trust with senior leadership through reliable financial insight.

Call to action

Apply now for a confidential conversation with Walker Lovell.