{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"38c53d9e72d80a66822d75e2","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/38c53d9e72d80a66822d75e2","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/38c53d9e72d80a66822d75e2","title":"Controller","description":"Corporate Controller\r\nOptimal Field Services | A Crest Industries Company\r\nAbout Optimal Field Services\r\nAt Optimal Field Services, we understand what's at stake during turnarounds, outages, and capital projects. We lead with integrity, trust, and expertise—delivering customized industrial and field service solutions that keep our clients ahead of schedule and under budget.\r\nAt Optimal, you come first—plain and simple.\r\nAs part of the Crest family, we are committed to:\r\nWe Take Care of Our People\r\nWe Are Our Word\r\nWe Value Relationships\r\nWe Have Something to Prove\r\nPosition Summary\r\nOptimal Field Services is hiring a Controller to serve as a key financial leader supporting operations, financial reporting, and business performance. This role owns the month-end close process, financial analysis, and daily accounting operations, while partnering with leadership to drive data-driven decisions, improve profitability, and strengthen overall financial health.\r\nThis is more than a traditional accounting role—you will help shape business outcomes, not just report on them.\r\nKey Responsibilities\r\nLead Month-End Close & Financial Reporting: Complete close within 5 business days; deliver accurate financial statements in compliance with GAAP and company standards\r\nFinancial Analysis & Business Insights: Analyze financial data, trends, and variances to identify risks, opportunities, and performance drivers\r\nBudgeting & Forecasting: Develop annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial projections\r\nOperational Finance Partnership: Collaborate with operations and project teams to support cost control, turnaround execution, and resource optimization\r\nAccounting Operations Management: Oversee accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), cash management, accruals, fixed assets, and cost allocations\r\nInternal Controls & Compliance: Establish and maintain strong internal controls; ensure compliance with audits, tax regulations (sales, use, property tax), and reporting requirements\r\nCash Flow & Balance Sheet Management: Provide visibility into cash flow, working capital, and balance sheet performance\r\nReporting & Metrics: Deliver key business metrics (utilization, project performance, BRT reporting) to drive leadership decisions\r\nProcess Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements within ERP systems and financial workflows\r\nQualifications\r\nBachelor's degree in accounting or finance\r\n5+ years of progressive experience in accounting, financial reporting, and financial analysis\r\nStrong knowledge of GAAP, month-end close, and internal controls\r\nExperience with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills\r\nKnowledge of sales tax, use tax, and property tax compliance\r\nAbility to translate financial data into actionable business insights\r\nStrong communication skills with the ability to partner across operations and leadership\r\nStrong preference for experience in construction, industrial services, turnaround, maintenance, or project-based accounting environments\r\nWhy Join Optimal Field Services?\r\nThis role is built for someone who wants to own results and drive impact\r\nOwn Doing the Right Thing — Deliver accurate, transparent financials that build trust\r\nWin Together — Partner across teams to improve performance and outcomes\r\nQuestion the Status Quo — Continuously improve processes and financial visibility\r\nRise to the Challenge — Thrive in fast-paced, high-impact environments\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Crest Operations","rawCompany":"crest operations","city":"Gonzales","state":"LA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-08T01:49:46.497Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3031.01","title":"Treasurers and Controllers","slug":"treasurers-and-controllers"},{"code":"13-2011.00","title":"Accountants and Auditors","slug":"accountants-and-auditors"},{"code":"11-3031.00","title":"Financial Managers","slug":"financial-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541219","title":"Other Accounting Services","slug":"other-accounting-services"},{"code":"551114","title":"Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices","slug":"corporate-subsidiary-and-regional-managing-offices"},{"code":"238990","title":"All Other Specialty Trade Contractors","slug":"all-other-specialty-trade-contractors"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Controller","description":"Corporate Controller\r\nOptimal Field Services | A Crest Industries Company\r\nAbout Optimal Field Services\r\nAt Optimal Field Services, we understand what's at stake during turnarounds, outages, and capital projects. We lead with integrity, trust, and expertise—delivering customized industrial and field service solutions that keep our clients ahead of schedule and under budget.\r\nAt Optimal, you come first—plain and simple.\r\nAs part of the Crest family, we are committed to:\r\nWe Take Care of Our People\r\nWe Are Our Word\r\nWe Value Relationships\r\nWe Have Something to Prove\r\nPosition Summary\r\nOptimal Field Services is hiring a Controller to serve as a key financial leader supporting operations, financial reporting, and business performance. 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