Controller, Richardson (175K-180K+Bonus)

LHH; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 175,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is seeking a Corporate Controller for a small, publicly traded organization. The role requires deep technical accounting, SEC reporting expertise, and a hands-on leader who can oversee strategy and day-to-day execution.

The successful candidate will drive financial reporting, compliance, internal controls, and strategic partnering with executive leadership to enable scalable growth and effective decision-making. Excellent precision and ownership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• CPA certification required.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership at Controller level or similar.
• SEC reporting experience required; strong technical accounting with deep U.S. GAAP knowledge.
• Public accounting background preferred for this role.
• Experience in a small, lean, or high-growth environment desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of the accounting function, including GL, revenue recognition, billing, AP, AR, payroll, and financial statements.
• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for timely reporting.
• Prepare and present monthly financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses.
• Ensure U.S. GAAP and SEC compliance along with applicable regulatory reporting.
• Maintain SOX 404(a) internal controls design, testing, and evaluation.
• Oversee tax compliance (income, payroll, sales/use) and coordinate with external advisors.
• Manage treasury functions: cash management, banking relationships, forecasting, liquidity, working capital.
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning.
• Provide financial insights to leadership on pricing, contracts, and capital investments.
• Mentor accounting staff and external resources to foster accountability.

Skills

SEC reporting

GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Public accounting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA

Job description

LHH is seeking a Corporate Controller for a small, publicly traded organization operating in a highly regulated, growth-oriented environment. This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader who thrives in lean teams, brings deep technical accounting and SEC reporting expertise, and is comfortable owning both strategic oversight and day-to-day execution. The successful candidate will play a critical role in financial reporting, compliance, internal controls, and partnering with executive leadership to support business decisions and scalability.

This position pays 175K-180K+Bonus,

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of the accounting function, including general ledger, revenue recognition, billing, AP, AR, payroll, and financial statement preparation
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure accurate and timely reporting
• Prepare and present monthly financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and applicable federal, state, and local reporting requirements
• Maintain Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) 404(a) compliance, including internal control design, documentation, testing, and evaluation
• Oversee federal, state, and local tax compliance, including income, payroll, and sales/use taxes
• Coordinate with external tax advisors to ensure timely filings and effective tax planning
• Manage treasury functions, including cash management, banking relationships, forecasting, liquidity planning, and working capital optimization
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes
• Provide financial insights and analysis to leadership on pricing, contracts, capital investments, cost management, and strategic initiatives
• Mentor and develop accounting staff and external resources, fostering a collaborative and accountable culture

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field required
• CPA required
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including prior leadership experience at the Controller level or similar
• Proven SEC reporting experience requiredStrong technical accounting expertise with deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Public accounting background strongly preferred
• Experience in a small, lean, or high-growth environment highly desirable
• Hands-on leadership style with strong ownership, attention to detail, and accountability