Assistant Controller

Kinetic Pressure Control•Houston, TX

13d

About The Position

The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in managing the Company's accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and month-end close process. This position ensures accurate financial records, compliance with U.S. GAAP, and timely financial reporting while supporting the continued growth of Kinetic Pressure Control's manufacturing, service, and rental operations. The Assistant Controller partners closely with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Project Management to improve financial visibility, inventory accuracy, and operational performance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
5-8 years of progressive accounting experience.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
Experience with month-end and year-end close processes.
Experience preparing financial statements and account reconciliations.
ERP experience (NetSuite preferred).

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
CMA (Certified Management Accountant) or progress toward certification.
Manufacturing accounting experience.
Cost accounting and inventory accounting experience.
Oil & gas, industrial manufacturing, or engineered products experience.
Experience supporting external audits.
Experience with standard costing and inventory control.

Responsibilities

Support the global month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of the general ledger and financial transactions with US GAAP
Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
Assist in managing global accounting operations, including consolidations, intercompany transactions, and technical accounting matters
Assist in the preparation of consolidated financial statements and external reporting deliverables
Drive external audit and tax return support processes
Oversee inventory accounting (materials, WIP, finished goods), including valuation, costing, and reserves
Analyze manufacturing variances (labor, material, overhead absorption, scrap, and rework) and product profitability
Reconcile inventory counts, partnering with Manufacturing, Materials, and Operations to improve accuracy
Support capital expenditure evaluation and financial analysis for pricing and margin decisions
Analyze manufacturing costs, labor reporting, overhead absorption, and production variances to support management review and operational decisions
Assist in monitoring daily cash activity, bank reconciliations, treasury activities, cash flow forecasting, and adherence to budgets
Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed asset accounting
Review aging reports and assist with collection efforts when needed
Maintain and strengthen internal controls, segregation of duties, and approval processes across all critical business processes globally
Develop and improve accounting policies and procedures, building the control framework toward public company readiness
Identify and resolve control deficiencies and implement corrective actions
Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and corporate filing/reporting obligations
Improve reporting accuracy and support new module implementation with financial reporting enhancements
Build process improvements, automation opportunities, and best practices to streamline close timelines and reporting efficiency
Partner with the Corporate Controller on global controllership initiatives, cross-functional projects, and special projects as assigned