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The Assistant Controller also provides leadership to the teams responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and general ledger accounting, serving as a hands-on leader with direct visibility to executive leadership.\n\nWhat to Expect in the Role\nLead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process.\nManage, mentor, and develop the accounting team covering accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, and general ledger functions.\nReview accounting transactions and reporting for accuracy, compliance, and adherence to accounting standards and company policies.\nPrepare monthly financial statements, variance analyses, key performance indicators (KPIs), forecasts, and annual budgets.\nOversee periodic physical inventory counts and fixed asset verification across multiple locations.\nCoordinate internal and external audit activities.\nManage commission payout processes in collaboration with payroll and operational leadership.\nDevelop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.\nIdentify and drive process improvement initiatives across accounting, finance, and operational functions.\nPartner with operational leaders to improve financial understanding and support business decision-making.\nQualifications\nBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.\nCPA or CMA designation preferred.\n5 to 10 years of progressive accounting and financial management experience.\nPrior experience leading and developing accounting teams.\nExperience working within large ERP systems and financial reporting platforms.\nAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills required.\nExperience with Microsoft Power Platform tools such as Power BI, Power Automate, and Power Apps is a plus.\nStrong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of an organization.\nHighly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.\nWillingness to travel occasionally to support multiple business locations (up to 15%).\nPosition Highlights\nLeadership role with direct impact on business performance and operational decision-making.\nHigh visibility with executive leadership.\nOpportunity to drive process improvements and strengthen financial operations across a growing, multi-site organization.\nCollaborative environment that values operational partnership and continuous improvement.","company":"Esp Services","rawCompany":"esp services","city":"Willis","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-09-27T12:12:45.192Z","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":"43-3031.00","title":"Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks","slug":"bookkeeping-accounting-and-auditing-clerks"}],"industries":[{"code":"551114","title":"Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices","slug":"corporate-subsidiary-and-regional-managing-offices"},{"code":"541219","title":"Other Accounting Services","slug":"other-accounting-services"},{"code":"541211","title":"Offices of Certified Public Accountants","slug":"offices-of-certified-public-accountants"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Assistant Controller","description":"Assistant Controller\n\nThe Assistant Controller for a multi-location equipment and services organization oversees day-to-day accounting operations for a business unit. Reporting to the Controller, this role directs monthly, quarterly, and annual close procedures, financial reporting and analysis, forecasting, and budgeting activities. The Assistant Controller also provides leadership to the teams responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and general ledger accounting, serving as a hands-on leader with direct visibility to executive leadership.\n\nWhat to Expect in the Role\nLead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process.\nManage, mentor, and develop the accounting team covering accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, and general ledger functions.\nReview accounting transactions and reporting for accuracy, compliance, and adherence to accounting standards and company policies.\nPrepare monthly financial statements, variance analyses, key performance indicators (KPIs), forecasts, and annual budgets.\nOversee periodic physical inventory counts and fixed asset verification across multiple locations.\nCoordinate internal and external audit activities.\nManage commission payout processes in collaboration with payroll and operational leadership.\nDevelop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.\nIdentify and drive process improvement initiatives across accounting, finance, and operational functions.\nPartner with operational leaders to improve financial understanding and support business decision-making.\nQualifications\nBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.\nCPA or CMA designation preferred.\n5 to 10 years of progressive accounting and financial management experience.\nPrior experience leading and developing accounting teams.\nExperience working within large ERP systems and financial reporting platforms.\nAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills required.\nExperience with Microsoft Power Platform tools such as Power BI, Power Automate, and Power Apps is a plus.\nStrong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of an organization.\nHighly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.\nWillingness to travel occasionally to support multiple business locations (up to 15%).\nPosition Highlights\nLeadership role with direct impact on business performance and operational decision-making.\nHigh visibility with executive leadership.\nOpportunity to drive process improvements and strengthen financial operations across a growing, multi-site organization.\nCollaborative environment that values operational partnership and continuous improvement.","datePosted":"2026-09-27T12:12:45.192Z","dateModified":"2026-09-27T12:12:45.192Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Esp Services","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Willis","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"b9f2d1a0ca1fa21d4a56ddc1"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b9f2d1a0ca1fa21d4a56ddc1"}}