Corporate Financial Controller (Finance)

McLemore Building Maintenance•Houston, TX

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

McLemore is a well-established professional cleaning company with greater than 55 years of industry experience. We operate in 25 states and offer benefits and opportunities for advancement. We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Financial Controller to oversee all financial operations within our organization. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing financial reporting and monthly financial close, ensuring regulatory compliance, inventory accounting, audit support, and leading the accounting and payroll team to maintain accurate and timely financial records. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a growing organization. This role is pivotal in supporting the company's strategic objectives through sound financial management and analysis.

Requirements

CPA license preferred but not required
Candidates should possess strong Accounting and Finance skills, including knowledge of GAAP and familiarity with budgeting and forecasting.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred
Must be able to handle fast-paced, high interaction volume environment
7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
Experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Accounting Manager.
Experience managing monthly financial close, preparing financial statements, and audit compliance.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
Experience with ERP implementations is a plus.

Responsibilities

Oversee full-cycle accounting, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and bank reconciliations
Lead month-end and year-end close processes
Manage financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Insurance Policy Management and renewals
Develop and maintain banking relationships
Manage relationships with US and Canadian tax authorities as needed
Assist with the development and documentation of standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Provide cash flow analysis and forecasting support to leadership
Collaborate with leadership and upper management.
Maintain integrity of the general ledger, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules
Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and day-to-day accounting operations
Budgeting and job costing
Work closely with the external consultant to ensure alignment of financial controls and policies
Oversee payroll staff and coordinate with the HR Department when necessary.
Prepare for external audits and assist with interim requests
Conduct internal audit when deemed necessary by the job incumbent and President.
Handle multi-county and multi-location accounting
Other duties as assigned by the President