Assistant Corporate Controller

PK Companies Group•The Woodlands, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

PK Companies Group, LLC is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Assistant Corporate Controller to join our Corporate Accounting leadership team. This role plays a key part in supporting complex, multi-entity accounting operations within PK Companies, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining GAAP compliance, and driving process improvements in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. The Assistant Corporate Controller will partner closely with leadership to build scalable, efficient accounting practices and strengthen the overall integrity of our financial operations. The Assistant Corporate Controller is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing technical accounting, consolidated financial reporting, general ledger integrity, and allocation methodologies across all legal entities. This role ensures U.S. GAAP compliance, drives consistency in accounting practices, and supports scalable processes in a multi-entity environment. This position is a key member of the Corporate Accounting leadership team and is part of the defined succession plan for the Corporate Controller.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
8-12+ years of progressive accounting experience
Prior supervisory experience a plus
Public accounting (Big 4 or national firm) experience strongly preferred
Experience in multi-entity or PE-backed environment preferred
Proven experience with consolidations and technical accounting
Deep knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
Ability to manage both high-level strategy and detailed execution
Effective communicator with cross-functional leadership teams
Process-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset
Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Collaborative and team-oriented mindset.

Nice To Haves

CPA or CMA preferred
SaaS experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead the assessment and implementation of U.S. GAAP accounting treatment for complex and non-routine transactions (e.g., acquisitions, revenue recognition, impairments, lease accounting, capitalized costs).
Maintain and continuously update corporate accounting policies and procedures.
Partner with auditors on technical memos and accounting position papers.
Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close consolidation process across all entities.
Ensure accurate eliminations, intercompany reconciliations, and ownership allocations.
Lead preparation and review of consolidated financial statements and supporting schedules.
Support external reporting requirements, lender reporting, and private equity/investor deliverables.
Maintain integrity of the general ledger across multiple business units/entities.
Establish and enforce standardized close processes, controls, and timelines.
Review key account reconciliations and balance sheet substantiations.
Identify and resolve complex accounting discrepancies.
Lead accounting process standardization and automation initiatives, particularly within ERP systems.
Drive post-acquisition integration of accounting processes and chart of accounts.
Improve reporting efficiency, data integrity, and scalability.
Serve as a primary liaison with external auditors for corporate accounting areas.
Ensure audit readiness and compliance with internal controls.
Support internal control framework development and enforcement.
Manage and develop corporate accounting team members.
Promote a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Provide training on technical accounting topics and close best practices.
Partner with the Corporate Controller on strategic initiatives and decision support.
Provide leadership coverage in the Controller’s absence.
Build cross-functional knowledge across accounting operations, reporting, and compliance to prepare for future Controller responsibilities.