Controller Pasadena, TX

Controller / Assistant Controller

We are partnering with a growing, privately held organization in the Pasadena area to identify an experienced Controller / Assistant Controller. This is a newly created position driven by continued growth and increasing complexity within the business.

This individual will play a key leadership role within the accounting organization, overseeing day-to-day accounting activities while partnering closely with senior finance and operational leadership. The position offers a strong combination of technical accounting, team leadership, multi-entity accounting, financial reporting, process improvement, and business partnership.

The ideal candidate is someone who can operate at both a strategic and hands-on level and enjoys improving processes while developing a strong accounting team.

Assistant Controller/Controller Responsibilities:

• Lead key aspects of the monthly and annual close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Oversee accounting activities across multiple legal entities and operating units.
• Manage intercompany activity, including reconciliations, allocations, eliminations, and related reporting.
• Review general ledger activity, journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Support the preparation and review of consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Partner with operational leadership to analyze financial performance, costs, profitability, and business trends.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and management reporting.
• Strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial processes as the organization continues to grow.
• Support external audit requirements, tax compliance activities, and other financial reporting requests.
• Lead, mentor, and develop members of the accounting team while establishing clear expectations and accountability.
• Identify opportunities to automate or streamline accounting processes and reduce manual work.
• Participate in ERP enhancements, reporting improvements, and other finance transformation initiatives.
• Serve as a key resource to senior finance leadership on special projects and strategic initiatives.

What Makes This Opportunity Attractive

This is an opportunity to join a growing organization at a point where the accounting function is continuing to evolve. The position will have meaningful visibility with senior leadership and the ability to influence processes, systems, reporting, and team development.