<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead the full accounting function in Texas. This position is ideal for a hands-on finance specialist who can establish discipline, strengthen controls, and ensure accurate reporting in a growing organization. The role will oversee day-to-day financial operations while supporting budgeting, forecasting, and process improvements that help the business scale effectively.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the complete accounting cycle, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and financial records remain dependable across all business locations.</p><p>• Manage the month-end close process from start to finish, including account reconciliations, review of balances, and resolution of variances or discrepancies.</p><p>• Oversee timely payment activities and confirm that invoices, obligations, and disbursements are processed correctly and within required deadlines.</p><p>• Maintain compliance with banking and franchisor reporting obligations by preparing and submitting accurate financial information on schedule.</p><p>• Strengthen internal procedures and enforce consistent financial standards to improve accountability, accuracy, and operational efficiency.</p><p>• Investigate financial issues in detail, identify root causes, and drive problems through to full resolution without leaving open items unaddressed.</p><p>• Support financial planning activities by contributing to budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis to help leadership make informed business decisions.</p><p>• Evaluate systems, tools, and outsourced support options to improve back-office performance and create a scalable finance infrastructure.</p><p>• Partner with leadership on administrative areas tied to compliance and HR-related processes, ensuring dependable support across key business functions.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate consideration, contact Mark, mark.loiacano@roberthalf</p>
We are looking for an accomplished Controller to guide corporate accounting and financial reporting for a growing organization in Houston, Texas. This position leads domestic and international accounting activities, strengthens compliance and control practices, and supports expansion through acquisition-related accounting and integration. The role also partners closely with senior leadership to improve reporting processes, develop the accounting team, and provide financial insight that supports business decisions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct corporate accounting operations and oversee the preparation of timely, accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results.<br>• Lead the close process, maintain general ledger accuracy, and ensure reconciliations and balance sheet reviews are completed to a high standard.<br>• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements while ensuring adherence to U.S. GAAP and established accounting policies.<br>• Oversee accounting activities across U.S. and international entities, including foreign currency matters, intercompany transactions, and multi-entity consolidation requirements.<br>• Manage the accounting aspects of mergers and acquisitions, including purchase accounting analyses, valuation coordination, and integration of acquired businesses into corporate reporting.<br>• Establish, refine, and document accounting policies, internal controls, and reporting procedures to support compliance and operational consistency.<br>• Mentor and develop accounting managers and staff, set clear performance expectations, and build a culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement.<br>• Partner with executive leadership on strategic initiatives, forecasting support, technical accounting matters, and process enhancements, including finance system upgrades or implementations.
Are you a strategic accounting leader with experience in commodity-based businesses, fuel marketing, refining, or supply and trading operations? We are partnering with a growing organization to identify a Supply & Trading Controller who will lead accounting operations, drive process improvements, and play a key role in the implementation of a new ETRM platform. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an accounting detail oriented who thrives in a complex, fast-paced environment and enjoys partnering with both finance and operations leadership. Key Responsibilities Accounting & Financial Leadership Lead all accounting activities for a national supply and trading business. Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. Manage and develop a team of accounting managers and accountants. Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies. Review and oversee inventory accounting, inventory valuation, reserves, and reconciliations. Support multiple books of business while maintaining consistency and accuracy in financial reporting. Oversee accounting related to derivatives, renewable credits, and commodity transactions. Lead lender reporting requirements, including borrowing base reporting. Review inventory reconciliations, margin analysis, accruals, derivative settlements, and other key accounting activities. Systems & Process Improvement Serve as the accounting lead for major system initiatives impacting supply and trading operations. Act as the accounting subject matter expert for inventory, trading, and risk management processes. Partner closely with IT and business leaders to improve workflows across inventory, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accrual processes. Identify opportunities to enhance controls, automation, and reporting efficiencies. Business Partnership & Leadership Build, mentor, and retain a high-performing accounting team. Partner with commercial leaders on pricing, margin analysis, and business performance. Collaborate with treasury and finance leadership on cash flow and working capital requirements. Drive organizational improvements and strengthen accounting processes across the business. First-Year Priorities Play a key leadership role in the implementation of a new Energy Trading and Risk Management (ETRM) platform. Gain deep knowledge of trading, inventory, and risk management processes to support system design, testing, and implementation. Assess current accounting processes and team structure, identify improvement opportunities, and implement recommendations. Strengthen internal controls, reporting processes, and accounting workflows. Why Consider This Opportunity? Highly visible leadership role reporting directly to senior finance leadership. Opportunity to influence system implementation and organizational transformation. Exposure to commodity trading, inventory management, and large-scale operational accounting. Competitive compensation, bonus, and long-term career growth potential.
<p>Controller Opportunity | Houston, TX (On-Site) | Interviewing Now | West/Central Houston</p><p><br></p><p>A rapidly growing technology-enabled services organization is seeking an experienced Controller to lead its accounting and financial operations in Houston. This is a high-impact leadership role reporting directly to executive leadership and overseeing the accounting infrastructure of a fast-paced, entrepreneurial business operating across multiple entities and service lines.</p><p><br></p><p>If you thrive in dynamic environments, enjoy building scalable processes, and want to play a key role in the continued growth of an organization, this could be an excellent opportunity.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>• Lead all accounting operations, financial reporting, and month-end close activities</p><p>• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and internal control requirements</p><p>• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and reporting standards</p><p>• Oversee cash management, audit coordination, payroll processes, and compliance reporting</p><p>• Analyze financial performance and provide actionable recommendations to executive leadership</p><p>• Manage budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and operational performance metrics</p><p>• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team</p><p>• Support strategic initiatives and process improvement efforts as the company continues to scale</p><p><br></p><p>Desired Background</p><p>• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field from an accredited U.S. college or university</p><p>• Public Accounting foundation preferred</p><p>• CPA strongly preferred</p><p>• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership responsibilities</p><p>• Experience within technology, telecommunications, software, logistics, distribution, or similarly fast-paced industries preferred</p><p>• Strong understanding of financial reporting, tax compliance, internal controls, and banking relationships</p><p>• Proven track record of process improvement and financial project leadership</p><p>• Advanced systems acumen - MS Dynamics, Netsuite, Great Plains, etc</p><p>• Excellent communication and leadership skills</p><p><br></p><p>Competitive compensation, strong leadership visibility, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a growing organization.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee the accounting operations for a growing industrial manufacturing business in Houston, Texas. This position combines hands-on financial leadership with strategic partnership, supporting executives and operating teams as the company expands across multiple locations. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, a process-improvement mindset, and the ability to build an effective, scalable accounting function.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct core accounting activities, including the close cycle, ledger oversight, account reconciliations, and preparation of accurate financial statements.<br>• Guide, coach, and strengthen the accounting team while reinforcing disciplined workflows and internal controls.<br>• Work closely with executive and operational leaders to deliver financial insights that support planning and business decisions.<br>• Refine accounting procedures and reporting practices to support growth and improve scalability across the organization.<br>• Use financial systems and reporting tools to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and the reliability of accounting data.<br>• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, cash planning, and analysis to help leadership manage performance effectively.<br>• Coordinate with external audit and tax partners to support compliance and timely reporting obligations.<br>• Promote consistency in accounting practices across locations and business units, including process alignment and operational support.<br>• Provide financial guidance to leaders throughout the organization and travel occasionally to company sites as needed.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead the financial management of a growing company in Houston, Texas. This position will guide accounting operations, strengthen reporting accuracy, and support complex project and transaction activity tied to tax equity investments. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of clean energy finance, strong technical accounting capabilities, and the leadership skills to build disciplined financial processes across multiple entities.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct accounting oversight for renewable energy entities, including structures such as partnership flips, sale-leasebacks, and inverted lease arrangements.</p><p>• Manage project and investor capital activity by maintaining book and tax capital tracking, monitoring basis positions, and evaluating allocation outcomes across partnership structures.</p><p>• Oversee compliance related to clean energy tax credit programs, including the administration of investment and production credits and applicable transfer provisions.</p><p>• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycle and prepare accurate financial statements for a multi-entity portfolio in accordance with U.S. GAAP.</p><p>• Coordinate external audits and work closely with tax advisors to support timely investor reporting, K-1 delivery, and tax filing requirements.</p><p>• Design, implement, and monitor internal control practices that promote compliance, accuracy, and consistency across accounting operations.</p><p>• Track project-level cash activity, debt obligations, and distribution thresholds to support sound treasury oversight and financial decision-making.</p><p>• Administer capital funding activities, including equity requests, investor draws, and loan conversion processes with financing partners and lenders.</p>
<p>We are partnering with a growing, well-established, privately held organization in Houston, TX that is looking to add an experienced <strong>Corporate Controller</strong> to their team. This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who can operate at both a <strong>technical and strategic level</strong>. The Corporate Controller will oversee key areas of the accounting function, lead and develop an experienced team, and serve as a trusted partner to senior finance leadership.</p><p>The organization is looking for more than someone who can manage deadlines and review work. This person should be able to independently research accounting matters, identify issues before they reach executive leadership, improve the quality of financial reporting, and bring thoughtful recommendations to the table.</p><p><strong><u>Controller Responsibilities: </u></strong></p><ul><li>Provide leadership and oversight across the corporate accounting function.</li><li>Manage, coach, and develop accounting professionals while establishing clear expectations around quality, accuracy, and deadlines.</li><li>Review monthly financial reporting and ensure accounting issues are identified and resolved appropriately.</li><li>Oversee accounting activities across a complex, multi-entity organizational structure.</li><li>Serve as a technical accounting resource and research complex or evolving accounting matters as needed.</li><li>Review work prepared by the accounting team and ensure financial information is complete and well-supported before executive review.</li><li>Coordinate with external audit and tax professionals and manage related schedules, workpapers, and information requests.</li><li>Provide oversight of certain tax compliance activities and review work prepared internally before submission to outside advisors.</li><li>Support cash management, banking, and other corporate finance activities.</li><li>Maintain and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.</li><li>Partner with senior leadership on budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and other planning activities.</li><li>Provide accounting support for investments, organizational changes, and other non-routine business activity.</li><li>Lead special projects involving accounting processes, reporting, systems, and operational improvements.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce unnecessary review or manual work within the accounting organization.</li><li>Serve as a key resource to senior finance leadership and provide additional oversight across the department as needed.</li></ul><p><strong><u>What Makes This Opportunity Attractive</u></strong></p><p>This is an opportunity to become a <strong>key partner to senior finance leadership</strong> rather than simply oversee the monthly close.</p><p>The Corporate Controller will have meaningful responsibility for improving the quality and efficiency of the accounting function while helping develop the team beneath them. The position offers broad exposure across technical accounting, financial reporting, tax coordination, cash management, planning, and special projects.</p><p>For someone who enjoys being hands-on but also wants a seat at the table for higher-level finance initiatives, this role provides significant visibility, ownership, and the ability to make a measurable impact on the organization.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>If you are interested in this role, apply today or reach out to Casey Engeling directly on LinkedIn!</strong></p>
<p>HYBRID! 3 DAYS IN OFFICE! </p><p><br></p><p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee accounting operations and financial reporting for a multi-entity organization in Houston, Texas. This position is suited for a hands-on finance leader who can translate complex financial data into practical business insight while maintaining strong accounting discipline. The role will partner closely with operational and executive leadership to strengthen reporting accuracy, guide planning efforts, and support continued growth in a fast-moving oilfield services environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee day-to-day accounting and consolidated financial reporting activities across multiple business entities.</p><p>• Direct month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycles to deliver complete and timely financial statements.</p><p>• Evaluate operating results, margin trends, and key variances to provide meaningful recommendations to leadership.</p><p>• Prepare and review management reports and financial presentations used for business planning and executive decision-making.</p><p>• Manage general ledger accuracy through oversight of journal entries, reconciliations, and balance sheet reviews.</p><p>• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure accounting practices align with applicable standards and company policies.</p><p>• Partner with operations and senior leadership on budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and financial performance improvement.</p><p>• Lead, coach, and develop accounting and administrative staff to build a dependable and high-performing team.</p><p>• Support acquisitions, entity consolidations, process improvements, and other special projects as business needs evolve.</p>
We are looking for a strategic product leader to guide the development and expansion of an enterprise AI and automation capability in Houston, Texas. This role will shape the roadmap for agentic AI solutions, align stakeholders across business and technology teams, and turn promising concepts into scalable services with clear operational value. The ideal candidate brings strong product management discipline, a practical understanding of AI technologies, and the ability to balance innovation with governance, quality, and responsible deployment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Drive the vision, roadmap, and service strategy for enterprise agentic AI and automation offerings across the organization.<br>• Partner with executive stakeholders, technical architects, security leaders, data governance teams, and delivery groups to uncover priority opportunities and define business value.<br>• Evaluate, rank, and manage a portfolio of AI agent and automation initiatives based on feasibility, impact, risk, and strategic alignment.<br>• Lead product efforts from discovery through launch, ensuring pilots are translated into production-ready solutions with measurable outcomes.<br>• Establish operating standards for solution design, validation, release management, monitoring, and ongoing support to enable consistent delivery at scale.<br>• Promote responsible AI practices by embedding compliance, trust, security, and governance considerations into product planning and execution.<br>• Facilitate agile product management processes, including backlog refinement, prioritization, and cross-functional coordination to keep initiatives moving effectively.<br>• Track performance indicators and adoption metrics to continuously improve product offerings and demonstrate business results.