We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead the accounting function and provide reliable financial insight for the organization in Lubbock, Texas. This role is responsible for guiding a high-performing team, maintaining accurate and timely reporting, and strengthening processes that support sound financial management. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, a hands-on leadership style, and the ability to improve controls, reporting quality, and operational efficiency. Responsibilities:• Lead the day-to-day work of the accounting team by setting priorities, assigning ownership, monitoring progress, and reviewing completed deliverables for accuracy.• Manage the monthly close cycle, ensuring general ledger activity is complete, reconciliations are finalized on schedule, and financial statements are prepared in a timely manner.• Establish and uphold structured closing procedures, account reconciliation routines, and documentation standards across the department.• Examine significant balance sheet accounts, supporting schedules, and subsidiary records to confirm completeness and resolve discrepancies.• Approve journal entries and other accounting adjustments while identifying root causes of errors and implementing lasting corrective actions.• Oversee core accounting operations, including payables, receivables, cash activity, and payroll-related accounting processes.• Maintain accurate project and job cost reporting by ensuring expenses are recorded to the appropriate job, phase, cost code, department, equipment unit, or inventory category.• Supervise accounting for inventory, fixed assets, depreciation, equipment, plants, quarries, and material movements while preserving the integrity of financial records.• Produce financial analyses covering profitability, cash position, cost trends, asset usage, and notable variances, and coordinate audit support with complete and organized documentation.• Improve accounting policies, internal controls, workflow efficiency, staff cross-training, and system-related processes to ensure dependable coverage and timely completion of critical work.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. • Demonstrated experience in a Controller or senior accounting leadership position. • Strong knowledge of financial reporting, general ledger management, month-end close, and account reconciliation practices. • Experience overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, and cash management activities. • Ability to develop internal controls, standardize accounting procedures, and resolve process-related issues effectively. • Familiarity with job cost accounting, contract reporting, and project-based financial tracking. • Proficiency with accounting systems and spreadsheet-based financial analysis. • Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage deadlines and support team development.

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Lubbock, Texas
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Permanent / Full Time
0 - 0 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead the accounting function and provide reliable financial insight for the organization in Lubbock, Texas. This role is responsible for guiding a high-performing team, maintaining accurate and timely reporting, and strengthening processes that support sound financial management. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, a hands-on leadership style, and the ability to improve controls, reporting quality, and operational efficiency. Responsibilities:• Lead the day-to-day work of the accounting team by setting priorities, assigning ownership, monitoring progress, and reviewing completed deliverables for accuracy.• Manage the monthly close cycle, ensuring general ledger activity is complete, reconciliations are finalized on schedule, and financial statements are prepared in a timely manner.• Establish and uphold structured closing procedures, account reconciliation routines, and documentation standards across the department.• Examine significant balance sheet accounts, supporting schedules, and subsidiary records to confirm completeness and resolve discrepancies.• Approve journal entries and other accounting adjustments while identifying root causes of errors and implementing lasting corrective actions.• Oversee core accounting operations, including payables, receivables, cash activity, and payroll-related accounting processes.• Maintain accurate project and job cost reporting by ensuring expenses are recorded to the appropriate job, phase, cost code, department, equipment unit, or inventory category.• Supervise accounting for inventory, fixed assets, depreciation, equipment, plants, quarries, and material movements while preserving the integrity of financial records.• Produce financial analyses covering profitability, cash position, cost trends, asset usage, and notable variances, and coordinate audit support with complete and organized documentation.• Improve accounting policies, internal controls, workflow efficiency, staff cross-training, and system-related processes to ensure dependable coverage and timely completion of critical work.
2026-09-30T00:00:00Z

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