Controller

Seres Smith Consulting; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High-impact role with visibility to executive leadership

Opportunity to help scale finance function

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Tulsa, Oklahoma seeks a Controller to lead the accounting function and ensure the integrity of financial reporting. This role involves overseeing all aspects of accounting, preparing financial statements, and managing a small finance team. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, with 5+ years in accounting roles and strong knowledge of US GAAP. Join a collaborative and high-impact environment to grow alongside the company.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in accounting/finance roles with prior leadership experience.
• Deep understanding of US GAAP, internal controls, and audit processes.
• Proficiency with financial modeling and scalable finance processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle accounting processes.
• Prepare monthly and annual financial statements.
• Manage and mentor an accounting/finance team.

Skills

Leadership in accounting

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP/accounting systems

Excel

Job description

Controller

Role Summary

As Controller, you’ll report to the CFO and lead the accounting function. You will play an essential role in ensuring integrity of financial reporting, enhancing internal controls, and driving process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle accounting: general ledger, AR, AP, fixed assets, accruals, intercompany, etc.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (US GAAP) and management reporting packages

• Coordinate and support annual audits, tax filings, and compliance requirements

• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, policies, and procedures

• Oversee lease accounting (ASC 842 or other relevant lease standards) and depreciation / amortization schedules

• Partner with operations, business development, and asset management teams to structure deals, forecast cash flows, and analyze profitability

• Develop and maintain budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses

• Drive process improvements, system enhancements, and automation of financial workflows

• Manage, mentor, and develop a small accounting/finance team

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred

• 5+ years in accounting/finance roles, with prior leadership experience

• Deep understanding of US GAAP, internal controls, and audit processes

• Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to consolidate complex data into clear insights

• Strong communication skills — able to present to executives, external auditors, lenders

• Comfortable with hands-on work and building scalable finance processes in a growing company

• Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems and Excel; familiarity with financial modeling

Why Join

• High-impact role with visibility to executive leadership

• Opportunity to help scale the finance function in a growing company

• Collaborative environment, entrepreneurial mindset