Regional Assistant Controller — Growth, GAAP & Controls

LHH; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is seeking an Assistant Controller for a growing manufacturing and distribution organization in Irving, TX. The role is designed to build and scale a regional finance function across multiple entities.

The ideal candidate will bring at least five years of progressive accounting experience, strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, and the ability to establish processes, strengthen controls, and partner with operational leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA preferred or active CPA status.
• Minimum five years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience in multi-entity environments is highly desired.
• Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge and financial reporting expertise.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements per U.S. GAAP.
• Establish and maintain regional accounting policies and internal controls.
• Partner with regional leadership to support budgeting, forecasting, and performance insights.
• Coordinate with corporate accounting, IT, and shared services on systems, reporting, and AP/AR controls.
• Support acquisition due diligence, onboarding, opening balance sheet reviews, banking transitions, and integration.
• Assist with external audits, tax reporting, vendor 1099s, cash management, inventory reviews, and ad hoc projects.

Skills

U.S. GAAP

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Internal controls

Budgeting

Forecasting

Multi-entity

General ledger

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Job description

LHH is seeking an Assistant Controller for a growing manufacturing and distribution organization in Irving, TX. The role is designed to build and scale a regional finance function across multiple entities.

The ideal candidate will bring at least five years of progressive accounting experience, strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, and the ability to establish processes, strengthen controls, and partner with operational leadership.