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<p>Controller – Northwest Houston (In-Office)</p><p>Our client, a growing organization located in Northwest Houston, is seeking an experienced and hands-on Controller to join their leadership team. This is an immediate, in-office opportunity with a company that values strong leadership, accountability, and operational excellence.</p><p>Position Overview:</p><p> The Controller will be responsible for overseeing the full-cycle accounting function for a multi-entity, multi-state organization operating within a shared services environment. This role will lead the consolidation of financials across multiple locations and ensure accurate, timely reporting in accordance with US GAAP. The ideal candidate is both a strategic leader and a detail-oriented professional who is comfortable diving into transactional accounting when needed.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Oversee full-cycle accounting operations through financial statement preparation</li><li>Manage the consolidation of multiple entities across several states within a shared services structure</li><li>Ensure compliance with US GAAP and all relevant accounting standards</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a large accounting team in a shared services environment</li><li>Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close processes</li><li>Analyze financial results and provide insights to senior leadership</li><li>Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting processes</li><li>Partner cross-functionally with operations and executive leadership</li><li>Utilize advanced accounting systems and Excel to drive efficiency and accuracy</li><li>Remain hands-on with accounting details, including booking entries when necessary</li></ul><p>Qualifications:</p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required</li><li>Active CPA strongly preferred</li><li>7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility</li><li>Experience with multi-entity and multi-state consolidations</li><li>Prior experience in a shared services environment strongly preferred</li><li>Strong working knowledge of US GAAP</li><li>Proven leadership and team management experience</li><li>Advanced proficiency in Excel and accounting systems</li><li>Ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a fast-paced environment</li></ul><p><strong>Why Apply:</strong></p><ul><li>Immediate opportunity with a growing organization</li><li>High-impact leadership role with visibility to senior leadership</li><li>Collaborative, in-office work environment</li><li>Competitive compensation and benefits package</li></ul><p>If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply today or reach out to your Robert Half recruiter and reference <strong>Job ID: 04340-0013406193</strong> for immediate and confidential consideration.</p>
<p>Qualifications:</p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required</li><li>Active CPA strongly preferred</li><li>7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility</li><li>Experience with multi-entity and multi-state consolidations</li><li>Prior experience in a shared services environment strongly preferred</li><li>Strong working knowledge of US GAAP</li><li>Proven leadership and team management experience</li><li>Advanced proficiency in Excel and accounting systems</li><li>Ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a fast-paced environment</li></ul><p><br></p>
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  • Houston, TX
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 165000 - 200000 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Controller – Northwest Houston (In-Office)</p><p>Our client, a growing organization located in Northwest Houston, is seeking an experienced and hands-on Controller to join their leadership team. This is an immediate, in-office opportunity with a company that values strong leadership, accountability, and operational excellence.</p><p>Position Overview:</p><p> The Controller will be responsible for overseeing the full-cycle accounting function for a multi-entity, multi-state organization operating within a shared services environment. This role will lead the consolidation of financials across multiple locations and ensure accurate, timely reporting in accordance with US GAAP. The ideal candidate is both a strategic leader and a detail-oriented professional who is comfortable diving into transactional accounting when needed.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Oversee full-cycle accounting operations through financial statement preparation</li><li>Manage the consolidation of multiple entities across several states within a shared services structure</li><li>Ensure compliance with US GAAP and all relevant accounting standards</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a large accounting team in a shared services environment</li><li>Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close processes</li><li>Analyze financial results and provide insights to senior leadership</li><li>Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting processes</li><li>Partner cross-functionally with operations and executive leadership</li><li>Utilize advanced accounting systems and Excel to drive efficiency and accuracy</li><li>Remain hands-on with accounting details, including booking entries when necessary</li></ul><p>Qualifications:</p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required</li><li>Active CPA strongly preferred</li><li>7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility</li><li>Experience with multi-entity and multi-state consolidations</li><li>Prior experience in a shared services environment strongly preferred</li><li>Strong working knowledge of US GAAP</li><li>Proven leadership and team management experience</li><li>Advanced proficiency in Excel and accounting systems</li><li>Ability to operate both strategically and tactically in a fast-paced environment</li></ul><p><strong>Why Apply:</strong></p><ul><li>Immediate opportunity with a growing organization</li><li>High-impact leadership role with visibility to senior leadership</li><li>Collaborative, in-office work environment</li><li>Competitive compensation and benefits package</li></ul><p>If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply today or reach out to your Robert Half recruiter and reference <strong>Job ID: 04340-0013406193</strong> for immediate and confidential consideration.</p>
  • 2026-03-20T00:00:00Z

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