Controller

Tri-Starr Talent; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-Starr Talent in San Antonio, TX is seeking a high-impact Controller to lead financial performance and growth. This onsite role partners with senior leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decisions, oversees project cost management, and strengthens internal controls. You will manage a small accounting team and drive timely, accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and active CPA.
• 10+ years of US GAAP accounting experience.
• Experience in power generation, renewable energy, or manufacturing preferred.
• Project cost management and project accounting experience preferred.
• Strong Excel and Oracle experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-company consolidations, month-end close, and financial reporting per US GAAP.
• Partner with senior leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decisions.
• Oversee project costs and budgets, analyze performance, and identify improvement opportunities.
• Strengthen SOX internal controls, processes, and reporting systems.
• Manage cash flow, credit facilities, and loan covenants; provide meaningful financial analysis and recommendations.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of accounting professionals (up to 3).
• Take ownership of special projects and initiatives supporting growth.

Skills

Leadership

US GAAP accounting

Financial analysis

Budgeting and forecasting

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA

Tools

Excel

Oracle

Job description

CONTROLLER | LEAD FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE & GROWTH

A HIGH-IMPACT LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Take the lead in driving the financial performance of a dynamic business unit. As Controller, you’ll play a key role in financial strategy, reporting, budgeting, project cost management, internal controls, and business planning while partnering directly with senior leadership.

This is an opportunity to bring your accounting expertise to a leadership role where your financial insight, business perspective, and recommendations directly influence decision-making and performance.

ON-SITE POSITION WORKING IN SAN ANTONIO— NO REMOTE OR HYBRID OPTION

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead multi-company consolidations, month-end close, and financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP.
• Partner with senior leadership on budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and strategic decisions.
• Oversee project costs and budgets, analyze financial performance, and identify opportunities to improve results.
• Strengthen SOX internal controls, accounting processes, and reporting systems.
• Manage financial relationships involving cash flow, credit facilities, and loan covenants.
• Deliver meaningful financial analysis and recommendations that help leadership make informed business decisions.
• Identify opportunities to increase efficiency, accuracy, and financial visibility.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of up to three accounting professionals.
• Take ownership of special projects and initiatives that support business growth and performance.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and active CPA required.
• 10+ years of US GAAP accounting experience.
• Strong industry experience in power generation, renewable energy, or manufacturing highly preferred.
• Project cost management and project accounting experience highly preferred.
• Background in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting consolidations, and SOX controls.
• Strong Excel and Oracle experience.
• Previous accounting leadership or management experience.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability and willingness to work onsite every day; remote and hybrid work are not available for this position.

WHY THIS OPPORTUNITY?

Step into a Controller role where you’re more than the person behind the numbers. You’ll help shape financial strategy, influence business decisions, strengthen operations, and directly contribute to the success of the organization.