Strategic Financial Controller - Hybrid, Close & Reporting

Murray Resources - Best Staffing Agency; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Murray Resources in Houston, TX is seeking a hands-on Controller to oversee accounting and financial operations. This role will personally handle AP, close, reconciliations, reporting, and cash management while guiding payroll and AR staff.

The ideal candidate is a strategic, data-driven leader with strong GAAP knowledge, compliance experience, and the ability to optimize processes. Responsibilities include monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes for two entities, collaboration with the CPA on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience at controller/manager level.
• Experience using AI tools to streamline routine work.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, including AP, GL coding, accruals, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Maintain financial reporting for two entities.
• Coordinate with the company's CPA on reviews, close, and tax requests.
• Prepare recurring finance package for leadership; maintain weekly/monthly/quarterly reporting.
• Analyze revenue, margins, client profitability, and other operating metrics.
• Calculate quarterly reporting and support ad hoc financial modeling.
• Monitor cash position; manage banking relationships and the line of credit.
• Maintain cash-control procedures, including payroll for temporary staffing.
• Manage payroll and AR staff; escalation point for accounting questions.
• Review AR aging, write‑offs, and payment-term exceptions.
• Evaluate client credit risk; maintain credit-review process.
• Maintain state registrations and compliance filings as the company expands.
• Maintain QuickBooks Desktop knowledge; work across ADP, Bullhorn, and banking platforms.
• Use advanced Excel to build and improve reporting and automate processes.

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks Desktop

ADP

Bullhorn

Job description

Murray Resources in Houston, TX is seeking a hands-on Controller to oversee accounting and financial operations. This role will personally handle AP, close, reconciliations, reporting, and cash management while guiding payroll and AR staff.

The ideal candidate is a strategic, data-driven leader with strong GAAP knowledge, compliance experience, and the ability to optimize processes. Responsibilities include monthly, quarterly, and year-end closes for two entities, collaboration with the CPA on