Controller at Professional Alternatives Houston, TX

Ellenco Estágios e Treinamentos; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellenco Estágios e Treinamentos seeks a senior accounting leader to oversee all accounting functions, including GL, AP/AR, payroll, fixed assets, and cost accounting, with a focus on manufacturing environments. The role drives close processes, budgeting, and internal controls.

Ideal candidate has 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, CPA preferred, and strong ERP experience across NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, or Sage. Leadership and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required).
• 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, with manufacturing/construction exposure.
• CPA designation (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and cost accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Hands-on ERP experience (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, Sage, or similar).
• Proven leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting functions including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, fixed assets, job costing, inventory, and revenue recognition.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and financial statement preparation.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and internal controls.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Partner with operations and project teams to provide financial insight, job cost analysis, and margin optimization.
• Oversee audits, tax coordination, and external financial reporting.

Skills

GAAP

Cost accounting

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Dynamics

Sage

Job description

Job ID#: 35948

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting functions including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, fixed assets, job costing, inventory, and revenue recognition
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and financial statement preparation
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and internal controls
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Partner with operations and project teams to provide financial insight, job cost analysis, and margin optimization
• Oversee audits, tax coordination, and external financial reporting
• Drive process improvements, system enhancements, and ERP optimization
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, fostering development and accountability

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required)
• 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, with significant exposure to manufacturing and construction environments
• CPA designation (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and cost accounting
• Advanced Excel skills
• Hands-on ERP experience (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, Sage, or similar)
• Proven leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Preferred Experience

• Job costing and WIP reporting
• Inventory management and standard costing
• Multi-entity or multi-location accounting
• Process improvement and system implementation experience