Assistant Controller

King Ranch•Willis, TX

29d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Controller at King Ranch Ag & Turf, a multi-location John Deere dealership, oversees day-to-day accounting operations for the Business Unit. Reporting to the Controller, this role directs monthly, quarterly, and annual close procedures, financial reporting and analysis, and monthly forecasting and annual budgeting. The Assistant Controller also leads the team handling accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and the general ledger, serving as a hands-on leader with direct visibility to senior leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration
5–10 years of progressive accounting experience
Experience managing an accounting team
Strong communicator who can communicate easily with every level of the organization
Detail-oriented, adaptable, and comfortable juggling competing priorities
Willingness to travel to segment locations (<15%)

Nice To Haves

CPA or CMA preferred
Big 4 background a bonus
Experience with large ERP and reporting tools preferred
Advanced Excel skills, with Microsoft Power Platform experience a plus (PowerBI, Power Automate, Power Apps)

Responsibilities

Lead the monthly and annual close process
Manage and develop the accounting team covering AR, AP, fixed assets, and general ledger
Review accounting team's work for accuracy and compliance with U.S. GAAP and company policy
Prepare monthly financial reports, variance analysis, KPIs, and the annual budget
Oversee periodic inventory and asset counts across locations
Coordinate internal and external audits
Manage the commission payout process with payroll
Build and enforce policies and procedures for the King Ranch Ag & Turf segment
Drive and support process improvements across systems, accounting and operations
Bridge the gap between accounting and operations by helping operational leaders understand their financials