Hands-on Controller for PE-Backed Services Firm

Ledgent; Houston (TX); Vor Ort; USD 140.000 - 200.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ledgent is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead accounting operations for a private equity-backed services company. Reporting to the CFO, you will manage the monthly close, financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow reporting, internal controls, and the accounting team.

The role is office-based in Houston, requiring deep GAAP knowledge, prior Controller/Accounting Manager experience, and strong ERP/Excel skills.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Prior Controller, Assistant Controller, or Accounting Manager experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and month-end close.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow reporting.
• Private equity-backed company experience strongly preferred.
• Project-based, construction, field services, or similar industry experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel and ERP/accounting system experience.

Aufgaben

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Ensure accurate GAAP-compliant financial reporting.
• Manage balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and variance analysis.
• Prepare reporting for leadership, lenders, and investors.
• Oversee project accounting, billing, AR, AP, and working capital.
• Strengthen internal controls, processes, and accounting systems.
• Manage external audits, tax compliance, and financial documentation.
• Develop and mentor the accounting team.

Kenntnisse

People leadership

GAAP expertise

Financial analysis

ERP systems

Excel proficiency

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP/accounting system

Jobbeschreibung

Ledgent is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead accounting operations for a private equity-backed services company. Reporting to the CFO, you will manage the monthly close, financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow reporting, internal controls, and the accounting team.

The role is office-based in Houston, requiring deep GAAP knowledge, prior Controller/Accounting Manager experience, and strong ERP/Excel skills.