Corporate Controller

Apache Industrial•Houston, TX

34d•Onsite

About The Position

The Corporate Controller is responsible for the company's accounting practices, internal controls, regulatory compliance, maintenance of its fiscal records, and the preparation of financial reports. Oversees general accounting, property accounting, cost accounting, and regulatory reporting across the company’s multi-entity, multi-location operations. Responsible for planning and execution of external financial and operational audits. Prepares financial analyses of operations, including interim and final financial statements with supporting schedules. Demonstrates expertise in concepts, practices, and procedures in the fields of finance and accounting. Relies on extensive experience and organizational skills to plan and accomplish goals. Leads and directs the work of others. Promotes and maintains positive relationships with all contacts, internal and external.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
10+ years of progressive accounting experience including a Controller role.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required
US GAAP proficiency required
multi-entity consolidation and intercompany accounting experience required
Experience in industrial services, construction, field services, specialty contracting, or a related project-based industry strongly preferred
familiarity with job costing and percentage-of-completion accounting

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
Certified Management Accountant (CMA) may be considered in lieu of CPA.

Responsibilities

Handles the accumulation and consolidation of financial data for internal and external financial statements
Responsible for month-end and year-end close of income statement and balance sheet, account reconciliations & G/L analysis
Manages daily cash and prepares cash-flow reports, monitoring cash position and providing cash flow reporting at daily intervals
Oversees the production of monthly financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles
Plans and directs all accounting operational functions
Researches, plans, and implements department initiatives
Guides all operations, including accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll
Implements and maintains a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
Responsible for all bank/treasury functions, which include approving cash disbursements, handling letters of credit, and debt/covenant reporting
Assists in formulating and maintaining the Department budget.
Manages planning and execution of annual audit by external auditors. This includes making sure audit is completed on time and on budget
Manages other external audits including sales tax audits and customer audits.
Responsible for statutory reporting requirements.
Determines areas of process improvement and makes recommendations related to the development of improved internal accounting systems
Assists with preparation of income tax returns, responsible for making sure all tax returns are filed on time
Responsible for ensuring that all indirect tax returns are filed timely and oversee audits
Responsible for maintaining and developing a strong internal control environment related to accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of reported financial data and safeguarding of Company assets.
Responsible for ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
Works collaboratively across departmental functions and provide support to other business operations related to financial reporting and accounting
Develops, leads, and manages the company’s corporate accounting team, including hiring, training, managing performance, as well as identifying resource needs
Proactively identifies risks and opportunities in the financial statements and provides management with information vital to the decision-making process
Demonstrates strong business acumen, translating financial data into operational insights that inform decisions across the company