Senior Finance Controller — PE-Backed, Multi-Entity

Walker Lovell; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-linked incentives

Leadership-level exposure

Long-term career runway

Job summary

A leading recruiting firm in Houston is seeking a finance leader to own month-end close and ensure GAAP-compliant reporting across multiple entities. The ideal candidate is CPA-qualified, with a strong background in financial governance and public accounting. This role offers autonomy to shape accounting standards and a long-term career runway within a private equity-backed environment. Candidates with experience in complex business structures and audit preparation will thrive in this position.

Qualifications

• CPA-qualified with public accounting and corporate accounting leadership experience.
• Background in managing multi-entity, multi-currency environments.
• Strong command of audits and balance sheet governance.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end close, balance sheet integrity, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting.
• Lead audit preparation and be the interface with external auditors.
• Oversee credit, collections, and AR performance to protect cash flow.
• Manage and develop the accounting and credit teams.

Skills

GAAP

Financial reporting

Leadership

Accounting standards

Audit preparation

Education

CPA qualification

Job description

A leading recruiting firm in Houston is seeking a finance leader to own month-end close and ensure GAAP-compliant reporting across multiple entities. The ideal candidate is CPA-qualified, with a strong background in financial governance and public accounting. This role offers autonomy to shape accounting standards and a long-term career runway within a private equity-backed environment. Candidates with experience in complex business structures and audit preparation will thrive in this position.