Strategic Corporate Controller — SEC & GAAP Expert

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 175,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Corporate Controller for a small, publicly traded company in a highly regulated, growth-focused environment. The role is hands-on, leading lean accounting teams, owning technical accounting and SEC reporting, and partnering with executive leadership to drive scalable financial processes.

The ideal candidate will manage the close, ensure SOX compliance, oversee tax and treasury functions, and provide strategic insights on pricing, contracts and capital

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• CPA required.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership at Controller level or similar.
• Proven SEC reporting experience.
• Strong technical accounting expertise with deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Public accounting background strongly preferred.
• Experience in a small, lean, or high-growth environment desirable.
• Hands-on leadership style with ownership, attention to detail, and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of the accounting function, including general ledger, revenue recognition, billing, AP, AR, payroll, and financial statement preparation.
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Prepare and present monthly financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, SEC regulations, and applicable federal, state, and local reporting requirements.
• Maintain SOX 404(a) compliance, including internal control design, documentation, testing, and evaluation.
• Oversee federal, state, and local tax compliance, including income, payroll, and sales/use taxes.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors to ensure timely filings and effective tax planning.
• Manage treasury functions, including cash management, banking relationships, forecasting, liquidity planning, and working capital optimization.
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes.
• Provide financial insights and analysis to leadership on pricing, contracts, capital investments, cost management, and strategic initiatives.
• Mentor and develop accounting staff and external resources, fostering a collaborative and accountable culture.

Skills

CPA

SEC reporting

GAAP Expertise

Leadership

Public accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Corporate Controller for a small, publicly traded company in a highly regulated, growth-focused environment. The role is hands-on, leading lean accounting teams, owning technical accounting and SEC reporting, and partnering with executive leadership to drive scalable financial processes.

The ideal candidate will manage the close, ensure SOX compliance, oversee tax and treasury functions, and provide strategic insights on pricing, contracts and capital