Senior Controller – Multi-Entity Finance Leader

Cox Consulting Network; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Major medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Negotiable PTO plan and flexible work

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Cox Consulting Network has been exclusively retained by a large private investment group for a Controller role in Houston, TX. This senior Finance & Accounting leader will oversee accounting, consolidations, tax compliance, and IT vendor management across multiple entities, including trusts, LLCs, and a private foundation.

The ideal candidate brings CPA, 10+ years in accounting/finance, public accounting background, and proven ability to lead teams, improve controls, and partner with the CFO to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; advanced degree (MSA, MBA) a plus
• CPA license required — active and in good standing
• Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience
• Public accounting experience required; audit or tax background strongly preferred
• Prior experience in a family office, private wealth, or multi-entity investment environment highly desirable
• Demonstrated experience managing and developing accounting teams
• Experience with trust and estate accounting, partnership accounting, and real estate accounting strongly preferred
• Experience with accounting for various types of financial assets preferred
• Deep technical knowledge of GAAP, consolidation accounting, and multi-entity financial reporting
• Strong review, analytical, and organizational skills with high attention to detail
• Effective communicator — able to present complex financial information clearly to the CFO and family principals

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the day-to-day accounting team, setting clear performance expectations and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Partner with the CFO to identify staffing needs and support hiring, onboarding, and professional development of accounting personnel
• Maintain and improve internal controls to ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance across all financial activities
• Develop, document, and enforce accounting policies and procedures aligned with best practices and regulatory requirements
• Ensure compliance with tax, audit, and reporting requirements in coordination with external advisors
• Manage and oversee the consolidation of financial statements across trusts and related entities
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of intercompany eliminations, allocation methodologies, and consolidating adjustments
• Serve as primary point of contact for external auditors, coordinating all audit requests, documentation, and responses
• Maintain full accountability for the general ledger and financial records across all family office entities, including LLCs, partnerships, trusts, holding companies, and a private foundation
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for each entity
• Oversee relationships with external tax preparers across all entity types, including trusts, partnerships, LLCs, and private foundations
• Serve as the internal point of contact for the family office's IT managed service provider, ensuring technology infrastructure supports the needs of the family office

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Consolidation accounting

Multi-entity reporting

Internal controls

Communication

Team development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA license

MSA or MBA (plus)

Job description

Cox Consulting Network has been exclusively retained by a large private investment group for a Controller role in Houston, TX. This senior Finance & Accounting leader will oversee accounting, consolidations, tax compliance, and IT vendor management across multiple entities, including trusts, LLCs, and a private foundation.

The ideal candidate brings CPA, 10+ years in accounting/finance, public accounting background, and proven ability to lead teams, improve controls, and partner with the CFO to