Controller (CPA) - Houston, TX (In-Office)

Versys Electrical•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

VERSYS (Verified Systems) is growing fast—and we’re looking for a hands-on Controller to build the financial backbone that supports scalable, profitable growth across multiple entities and jurisdictions. If you’re a CPA who loves clean closes, strong controls, and building scalable processes in a project-based environment, you’ll love this role. What you’ll own You’ll lead enterprise-level accounting and financial operations end-to-end; bringing structure, consistency, and insight from the field to the financial statements. Financial leadership & controls Own the integrity of month-end and year-end close, consolidations, and financial reporting across entities Build and enforce internal controls across AP, AR, payroll, and contractor billing Create and implement SOPs that drive consistency, speed, and audit readiness Coordinate audits and maintain audit-ready support files Payroll, AP, AR, and contractor oversight Oversee accurate, compliant payroll across US + Canada, including multi-state tax considerations Ensure AP/AR teams hit timelines with high accuracy and clean coding Review/approve complex invoices, payroll adjustments, contractor files, and billing exceptions Validate financial integrity through 3-way matching where applicable (Contract ↔ LEM ↔ Invoice) Project costing & construction financials Strengthen job costing accuracy using LEMs, field data, rates, and coding discipline Partner with Operations to flag variances early and improve margin visibility Improve dashboards and reporting to support predictability and profitability Tax compliance & reporting Ensure multi-state compliance (payroll tax, corporate, sales/use where applicable) Oversee reconciliations, remittances, and documentation for audits and reviews Cross-functional leadership Be the “go-to” finance leader for Ops/HR/field teams—clear, confident, and solutions-oriented Explain the why behind controls and cutoffs, and drive adoption without friction Build a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement What makes this role different at VERSYS This isn’t a “keep the lights on” Controller role. You’ll build a finance function that can scale while supporting growth, new entity launches, and disciplined expansion. You’ll stay closely connected to how work actually happens in project-based environments, partnering with Operations to improve visibility, consistency, and decision-making. We’re a people-first company that’s genuinely #Invested in relationships. We move fast, take ownership, and build teams that are proud of the work they deliver.

Requirements

CPA required
6+ years progressive accounting experience (Controller-level ownership preferred)
Strong background in project costing / construction accounting and LEM-driven workflows
Demonstrated experience with multi-state payroll tax and compliance
Proven ability to lead AP/AR/payroll functions and raise team capability
Audit experience (public accounting or internal)
Multi-entity / consolidation experience across jurisdictions
Strong systems + Excel/Sheets skills (you can spot issues fast and fix the root cause)
Confident communicator who can build alignment across Finance ↔ Operations ↔ Field

Responsibilities

Own the integrity of month-end and year-end close, consolidations, and financial reporting across entities
Build and enforce internal controls across AP, AR, payroll, and contractor billing
Create and implement SOPs that drive consistency, speed, and audit readiness
Coordinate audits and maintain audit-ready support files
Oversee accurate, compliant payroll across US + Canada, including multi-state tax considerations
Ensure AP/AR teams hit timelines with high accuracy and clean coding
Review/approve complex invoices, payroll adjustments, contractor files, and billing exceptions
Validate financial integrity through 3-way matching where applicable (Contract ↔ LEM ↔ Invoice)
Strengthen job costing accuracy using LEMs, field data, rates, and coding discipline
Partner with Operations to flag variances early and improve margin visibility
Improve dashboards and reporting to support predictability and profitability
Ensure multi-state compliance (payroll tax, corporate, sales/use where applicable)
Oversee reconciliations, remittances, and documentation for audits and reviews
Be the “go-to” finance leader for Ops/HR/field teams—clear, confident, and solutions-oriented
Explain the why behind controls and cutoffs, and drive adoption without friction
Build a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement