We are looking for an Assistant Controller to help lead the accounting function and support accurate, timely financial reporting in San Antonio, Texas. This position works closely with the Controller and cross-functional leaders to strengthen internal controls, improve reporting processes, and provide reliable financial insight for business planning. The role is well suited for an accounting specialist who can balance technical expertise with operational leadership across a multi-entity environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct daily oversight of the general ledger and supporting subledgers for multiple entities, business units, and investment structures.<br>• Manage monthly and annual close activities, ensuring deadlines are met and financial data is complete, accurate, and properly controlled.<br>• Coordinate the consolidation of results across entities and review financial reporting for compliance with applicable accounting standards.<br>• Prepare and review recurring financial statements, executive reporting materials, and analysis used to support leadership decisions.<br>• Act as the primary contact for external auditors and guide audit preparation, documentation, and issue resolution through completion.<br>• Partner with the Controller and other business leaders to enhance accounting policies, strengthen internal controls, and support strategic finance initiatives.<br>• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities that increase efficiency, improve accuracy, and reinforce the control environment.<br>• Support budgeting, regulatory reporting, and special projects involving technical accounting research, transaction review, capital activity, and debt-related matters.<br>• Provide oversight and guidance on fixed asset and capital accounting, including project setup, capitalization, depreciation, disposals, and budget tracking.
<p><strong>Location:</strong> San Antonio, TX</p><p><strong>Work Arrangement:</strong> Onsite</p><p><strong>Engagement:</strong> Interim / Contract</p><p><strong>Duration:</strong> Approximately 3 months, with flexibility to extend</p><p><br></p><p>A growing San Antonio-based manufacturing company is seeking a highly experienced <strong>Interim Controller</strong> to provide senior-level accounting leadership and help establish a strong financial foundation for the organization’s continued growth and future permanent finance leadership.</p><p>This is a hands-on, project-oriented engagement for an experienced Controller who can quickly assess the current accounting environment, address immediate priorities, strengthen processes and controls, and establish a scalable accounting framework. The Interim Controller will work closely with executive leadership and help position the organization for a successful transition to a permanent Controller.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Assess the current accounting environment, processes, systems, and financial reporting structure</li><li>Lead a comprehensive review and cleanup of balance sheet accounts, including necessary reconciliations and adjustments</li><li>Ensure the integrity of the general ledger and establish sustainable reconciliation and close procedures</li><li>Evaluate and strengthen the month-end close and financial reporting process</li><li>Develop and document accounting policies, procedures, workflows, and internal controls</li><li>Establish repeatable processes that can be successfully transitioned to permanent finance leadership</li><li>Review accounting treatment throughout the order-to-cash cycle, including customer deposits, billing, project completion, and revenue recognition</li><li>Evaluate inventory accounting, costing, cost of goods sold, and related operational accounting processes</li><li>Support an ongoing sales and use tax audit and help strengthen related processes going forward</li><li>Partner with leadership to improve the timeliness, accuracy, and usefulness of financial information</li><li>Evaluate current accounting systems and processes and identify opportunities for greater efficiency, integration, and scalability</li><li>Work cross-functionally with operations and leadership to understand how business activity flows into the financial statements</li><li>Coordinate with external accounting, tax, and other professional service providers as needed</li><li>Identify accounting and reporting risks and develop practical solutions</li><li>Help define the appropriate structure, responsibilities, and priorities for the permanent Controller role</li><li>Create a clear transition plan and effectively hand off established processes, documentation, and outstanding priorities to the permanent hire</li></ul><p>Ideal Candidate</p><p>The ideal candidate is a seasoned Controller who has experience stepping into organizations during periods of growth, transition, or accounting transformation. This person should be able to quickly identify what is working, what needs to be corrected, and what needs to be built for the future.</p><p>This role requires someone who can operate above the transactional level while still being willing to get into the details when necessary. Success will be measured not only by addressing current accounting priorities, but by leaving behind a stronger, more disciplined, and scalable accounting function that a permanent Controller can successfully inherit and lead.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead the organization’s financial operations and provide dependable oversight of accounting activities in San Antonio, Texas. This position plays a central role in maintaining accurate reporting, strengthening internal controls, and guiding budgeting and cash planning efforts. The Controller will work closely with leadership to deliver financial insight that supports sound business decisions and long-term organizational goals.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct core accounting functions across the business, including ledger maintenance, payables, receivables, payroll administration, and timely close activities.<br>• Produce and review financial reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis to ensure accuracy and support management decision-making.<br>• Establish and refine accounting policies and internal control procedures that promote compliance, consistency, and risk reduction.<br>• Lead the annual budget cycle, ongoing forecasting, and cash flow planning to help the organization manage resources effectively.<br>• Coordinate audit preparation and serve as the primary contact for external auditors and tax professionals during reviews and filings.<br>• Oversee regulatory and tax compliance while ensuring financial practices align with company standards and reporting requirements.<br>• Supervise, develop, and mentor accounting team members to build capability and maintain high performance across the function.<br>• Collaborate with executive stakeholders to interpret financial results, identify trends, and recommend actions that improve business performance.<br>• Evaluate financial processes and support business initiatives, including planning efforts and relevant system implementations when needed.