Controller

LHH; United States; Presencial; USD 110.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

LHH is seeking a Controller for a growing organization in the distribution industry located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. This role will build out the accounting and finance infrastructure, overseeing financial close, reporting, internal controls, budgeting and forecasting, and cross-functional finance initiatives.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, at least five years of progressive accounting experience, and preferably a CPA.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Experience supporting multiple entities strongly preferred.
• Background within distribution, construction, and/or engineering preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and management accounting concepts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to create and improve accounting processes in a growing environment.
• Willingness to work in an in-office environment.

Responsabilidades

• Establish and enhance the accounting infrastructure, internal controls and operating rhythm.
• Support integration of newly acquired businesses including opening balance reviews and system alignment.
• Oversee month-end accounting across multiple entities with journal entries and reconciliations.
• Analyze financial statements for accuracy and investigate discrepancies.
• Partner with leadership on budgeting and forecasting and provide insights.
• Maintain accounting practices aligned with U.S. GAAP and internal reporting.
• Manage banking activities and daily cash management needs.
• Provide information for annual external audits and corporate tax processes.
• Support annual inventory counts and related balance reviews with operations teams.
• Handle additional accounting, finance and special projects as needed.

Conocimientos

Accounting

U.S. GAAP

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Multi-entity experience

Process improvement

Budgeting & forecasting

Discretion & professionalism

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Descripción del empleo

LHH is seeking a Controller for a growing organization in the distribution industry located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. This position will play a key role in building out the accounting and finance infrastructure with responsibility spanning financial close and reporting, internal controls, acquisition integration, budgeting and forecasting, and cross-functional finance initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and at least five years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a multi-entity environment. A CPA is preferred, along with experience in distribution construction, and/or engineering. The successful candidate will bring strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, strong communication skills, and the ability to establish processes and manage multiple priorities in a growing environment.

Responsibilities

• Help establish and enhance the accounting infrastructure, financial processes, internal controls, and operating rhythm for a growing organization.
• Support the integration of newly acquired businesses, including onboarding, opening balance sheet review, process and system alignment, banking transitions, vendor setup, and migration onto established financial close timelines.
• Oversee and participate in month-end accounting activities across multiple entities, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, account reviews, and preparation of accurate financial results.
• Analyze financial statements for accuracy and completeness, investigate discrepancies, and review financial results with company management.
• Partner with leadership on budgeting and forecasting activities while providing insight into the primary factors influencing financial performance.
• Maintain accounting practices that align with U.S. GAAP and internal management reporting requirements.
• Manage banking activities and support daily cash management needs.
• Provide financial information and documentation needed for the organization’s annual external audit and corporate tax processes.
• Support annual inventory counts and related inventory balance reviews in partnership with operational and stockroom teams.
• Handle additional accounting, finance, and special projects as business needs arise.

Client Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Previous experience supporting multiple entities is strongly preferred.
• Background within construction, engineering, and/or distribution is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and management accounting concepts.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capabilities with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to create and improve accounting processes in a growing environment where procedures may still be evolving.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage several priorities and workstreams simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with a high degree of discretion and professionalism.
• Willingness to work in an in-office environment.