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Controller📍 Katy, TX | On‑site We are seeking a hands‑on Controller to lead the accounting function for a rapidly growing, middle‑market manufacturing and fabrication business serving the energy, power, and infrastructure markets. This role is ideal for a Controller who thrives in project‑based environments and can step in day one to own WIP, job costing, and revenue recognition with no learning curve.
What You’ll Do:
- Own percentage‑of‑completion (POC) accounting and WIP schedules for active projects
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual closes with full accountability for accuracy and timeliness
- Prepare GAAP‑compliant financial statements with project‑level margin visibility
- Manage job cost accounting, cost‑to‑complete updates, and margin analysis
- Own billing accuracy, including progress and milestone billings, and ensure full tie‑out between WIP, revenue, invoicing, and ARPartner daily with Operations, Project Management, and Engineering on cost overruns, change orders, schedule impacts, and forecasting
- Oversee AR, AP, inventory, fixed assets, and cash flow management
- Maintain internal controls suitable for a growing middle‑market organization
- Coordinate audits, tax filings, and banking/lender requirements
- Improve processes, documentation, and systems to support growth and faster close cycles
What We’re Looking For:
(Must Have)
Current or recent Controller (or Assistant Controller) experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, construction, or project‑based environment
Hands‑on ownership of:
- WIP schedulesPOC / ASC 606 revenue recognition
- Job/project cost accounting
- Progress or milestone billing
- Proven experience running a WIP‑driven monthly close
- Comfortable operating in a lean, execution‑focused environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- PreferredCPA or equivalent certification
- Experience supporting energy, power, infrastructure, or industrial projects
- Experience scaling accounting functions in high‑growth companies
- Familiarity with QuickBooks or hybrid accounting / job‑cost systems