Controller, Inventory and Cost Accounting

Professional Alternatives; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative work environment

Strong executive exposure

Opportunity in a growing organization

Job summary

Professional Alternatives is seeking a Controller for their Dallas office who will lead the Operational Accounting function for a $1.2 billion environmental services company. This key role oversees cost management, inventory accounting, and strategic initiatives while interacting closely with leadership.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting, 4+ years of experience, and advanced Excel skills. You will collaborate extensively, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance while developing accounting staff. This position offers a unique opportunity within a growing organization.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience with FIFO inventory methodology preferred.
• Strong background in public accounting and industry is valuable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee standard cost setup, maintenance, and updates.
• Monitor and analyze inventory transactions, cost rollups, and allocations.
• Design, implement, and strengthen internal controls.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Strong understanding of GAAP

Inventory and cost accounting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business

Job description

Controller – Dallas/Hybrid

Our client is a $1.2 billion international environmental services company headquartered in Dallas that is seeking a Controller to lead its Operational Accounting function. The accounting organization is structured into four distinct groups, and this role will serve as the accounting leader supporting operations and field management. This is a highly visible position with significant interaction across the organization and is just one level below the CFO.

Responsibilities

• Oversee standard cost setup, maintenance, and updates
• Monitor and analyze inventory transactions, cost rollups, and cost allocations
• Ensure accurate inventory accounting and reporting
• Design, implement, and strengthen internal controls
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Review and prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analyses
• Partner with operations leadership to improve processes and drive efficiencies
• Collaborate closely with operations, supply chain, and field management teams
• Lead, develop, and mentor accounting staff
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives and special projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business
• 4+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Prefer Big 4 or other public accounting experience combined with industry
• Will consider a strong background with all industry experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial statement preparation
• Experience with inventory and cost accounting required
• Knowledge of FIFO inventory methodology preferred
• Advanced Excel skills
• Ability to work effectively with both accounting and operational leadership

The company offers a collaborative environment, strong executive exposure, and the opportunity to play a key role in a growing organization. This position provides a broad scope of responsibility, meaningful interaction with leadership, and the ability to contribute to strategic initiatives across the business. We have excellent traction on thsi search and the client is interiewing now!