Assistance Controller- Houston, TX

Verdant Specialty Solutions•Houston, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Verdant Specialty Solutions is looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to join our Finance team. This is an onsite role based in Houston, Texas, with the opportunity to play a key leadership role in our global accounting organization. Reporting to the Controller, you’ll help lead accounting operations and financial reporting across our U.S. and international businesses. We’re looking for someone who combines strong technical accounting skills with a practical, hands-on approach, and who is ready to help us strengthen processes, controls, systems, and the Finance team as we continue to grow.

Requirements

5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including close, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting, and audit support
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and consolidated financial reporting
Experience with inventory accounting, including valuation and reserves
Experience working in an ERP-based accounting environment; SAP S/4HANA experience strongly preferred
Manufacturing or process-industry accounting experience preferred
Technical accounting, internal controls, and multi-entity or international accounting experience preferred
CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification preferred
Someone who can dig into complex accounting issues, exercise sound judgment, improve processes, develop people, and collaborate effectively across the business

Responsibilities

Key aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and issue resolution
Preparation and review of consolidated financial statements and related financial and variance analysis
General ledger accounting, intercompany transactions, foreign currency matters, and multi-entity reporting
Inventory and manufacturing accounting, including valuation, reserves, cycle counts, and physical inventories
Fixed asset and capital expenditure accounting
Internal controls over financial reporting and remediation of identified control deficiencies
Coordination of internal and external audits
Technical accounting research and evaluation of complex or non-routine transactions
SAP accounting processes, financial master data, controls, data integrity, and process improvements
Support for U.S. tax compliance and UK and Germany VAT reporting
Supervision, coaching, and development of Corporate Accounting team members
Partnership with the Controller as a key member of the Finance leadership team