Controller
<p>Controller Opportunity</p><p>Greater Brenham Area | In-Office | Private Company</p><p>Our client is a well-established, privately held organization located in the greater Brenham area that is known for exceptional culture, long employee tenure, and strong loyalty to senior leadership. This is a rare opportunity to join a stable, respected company that truly values its people and the quality of its work.</p><p>The company is seeking an Accounting leader to join their leadership team in a highly visible, hands-on role. This position offers flexibility in focus — candidates may bring a blend of accounting and finance leadership, or a primarily accounting-driven background.</p><p>Position Overview</p><p>This role will be deeply involved in day-to-day accounting operations while also serving as a strategic partner to leadership. The successful candidate will lead a team, drive process improvement, and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Lead and execute hands-on accounting activities including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end and year-end close cycles</li><li>Oversee financial statement preparation and internal reporting</li><li>Provide leadership, development, and mentorship to a team of 5 direct reports and 5 indirect reports</li><li>Partner with executive leadership on financial analysis, planning, and decision support</li><li>Strengthen internal controls, processes, and reporting accuracy</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis (depending on background focus)</li><li>Serve as a visible, trusted member of the company’s leadership team</li></ul><p>Work Environment</p><ul><li>Fully in-office role — candidates must be open to working onsite on a regular basis</li><li>Highly collaborative, people-first culture</li><li>Long-tenured leadership team and strong organizational stability</li></ul><p>Why This Opportunity</p><ul><li>Immediate opening with a respected, stable private company</li><li>Visible leadership role with real influence</li><li>Strong culture, loyalty, and employee tenure</li><li>Opportunity to make a meaningful long-term impact</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Qualifications</p><ul><li>Strong accounting foundation with leadership experience</li><li>Background in accounting leadership, or a blend of accounting and finance leadership</li><li>Hands-on mentality with willingness to stay close to the details</li><li>Experience leading and developing teams</li><li>Excellent communication and collaboration skills</li><li>Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field</li></ul><p><br></p>
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- Brenham, TX
- onsite
- Permanent
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85000.00 - 100000.00 USD / Yearly
- <p>Controller Opportunity</p><p>Greater Brenham Area | In-Office | Private Company</p><p>Our client is a well-established, privately held organization located in the greater Brenham area that is known for exceptional culture, long employee tenure, and strong loyalty to senior leadership. This is a rare opportunity to join a stable, respected company that truly values its people and the quality of its work.</p><p>The company is seeking an Accounting leader to join their leadership team in a highly visible, hands-on role. This position offers flexibility in focus — candidates may bring a blend of accounting and finance leadership, or a primarily accounting-driven background.</p><p>Position Overview</p><p>This role will be deeply involved in day-to-day accounting operations while also serving as a strategic partner to leadership. The successful candidate will lead a team, drive process improvement, and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Lead and execute hands-on accounting activities including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end and year-end close cycles</li><li>Oversee financial statement preparation and internal reporting</li><li>Provide leadership, development, and mentorship to a team of 5 direct reports and 5 indirect reports</li><li>Partner with executive leadership on financial analysis, planning, and decision support</li><li>Strengthen internal controls, processes, and reporting accuracy</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis (depending on background focus)</li><li>Serve as a visible, trusted member of the company’s leadership team</li></ul><p>Work Environment</p><ul><li>Fully in-office role — candidates must be open to working onsite on a regular basis</li><li>Highly collaborative, people-first culture</li><li>Long-tenured leadership team and strong organizational stability</li></ul><p>Why This Opportunity</p><ul><li>Immediate opening with a respected, stable private company</li><li>Visible leadership role with real influence</li><li>Strong culture, loyalty, and employee tenure</li><li>Opportunity to make a meaningful long-term impact</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2026-02-06T16:18:36Z