Senior Assistant Controller — Global Accounting Leader

Verdant Specialty Solutions; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Verdant Specialty Solutions in Houston, TX is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead accounting operations and financial reporting for U.S. and international units.

Reporting to the Controller, you will drive the close process, strengthen controls, optimize SAP-based processes, and mentor the Corporate Accounting team as part of the Finance leadership. This onsite role is based in Houston and offers opportunities to shape global accounting practices and partner with senior leaders to support

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including close, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting, and audit support
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and consolidated financial reporting
• Experience with inventory accounting, including valuation and reserves
• Experience working in an ERP-based accounting environment; SAP S/4HANA experience strongly preferred
• Manufacturing or process-industry accounting experience preferred
• Technical accounting, internal controls, and multi-entity or international accounting experience preferred
• CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification preferred
• Someone who can dig into complex accounting issues, exercise sound judgment, improve processes, develop people, and collaborate effectively across the business

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close including journal entries and reconciliations
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements and variance analysis
• Oversee general ledger, intercompany, foreign currency, and multi-entity reporting
• Manage inventory and manufacturing accounting including cycle counts and valuation
• Oversee fixed asset and capital expenditure accounting
• Maintain internal controls over financial reporting and remediate deficiencies
• Coordinate internal and external audits
• Conduct technical accounting research on complex transactions
• Oversee SAP accounting processes and data integrity
• Support U.S. tax compliance and UK/Germany VAT reporting
• Supervise and develop Corporate Accounting team members
• Partner with Controller as a key member of Finance leadership

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Close & GL

Audit support

Financial reporting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

ERP system

Job description

Verdant Specialty Solutions in Houston, TX is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead accounting operations and financial reporting for U.S. and international units.

Reporting to the Controller, you will drive the close process, strengthen controls, optimize SAP-based processes, and mentor the Corporate Accounting team as part of the Finance leadership. This onsite role is based in Houston and offers opportunities to shape global accounting practices and partner with senior leaders to support