Controller, Accounting, Accounting Manager

Our service and maintenance company is seeking a highly analytical, detail-oriented, and driven financial professional to join our corporate accounting team as Controller in Slidell, LA.As a premier service provider and facility maintenance contractor, serving clients across Louisiana and Texas, our operations span multiple divisions including environmental services and ASME-certified fabrication.

The Controller will play a vital role in overseeing daily accounting operations, managing multi-location financial reporting, and ensuring precise project job costing and accounting. This individual will partner closely with the CEO/CFO to drive accurate financial analysis, maintain internal controls, and support the company’s regional growth.

• Assist in managing the monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes for multiple divisions and entities.
• Prepare and review accurate balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements in accordance with US GAAP.
• Reconcile complex general ledger accounts, bank statements, and intercompany transactions across our various regional offices
• Manage fixed asset accounting, including depreciation schedules for industrial construction equipment, fleet vehicles, and specialized machinery.

• Oversee project-based job costing systems to ensure labor, equipment, and material allocations (including specialized repair and maintenance services and welding services) are accurately tracked against contracts and POs.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to review Work-In-Progress (WIP) reports, analyze budget vs. actual variances, and evaluate project profitability.
• Monitor client billing schedules, retainage, and major vendor accounts payable to optimize project cash flows.

• Ensure rigorous compliance with federal, state (LA & TX), and local multi-jurisdictional tax guidelines, including multi-state payroll and sales/use taxes for contracting services.
• Maintain and strengthen internal control policies and documentation to safeguard company assets and mitigate financial risks.
• Coordinate deliverables and provide comprehensive support for external annual financial reviews, insurance audits, and tax preparations.

• Directly support and mentor a lean accounting team (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing, and Payroll).
• Drive continuous process improvements by leveraging technology to automate workflows, streamline billing, and reduce monthly close cycle times.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• Experience: 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally featuring a mix of public accounting and corporate industrial environments.
• Industry Background: Prior accounting experience in industrial construction, oil & gas field services, heavy mechanical contracting, or infrastructure is highly preferred.
• Certifications: CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CMA (Certified Management Accountant) designation is a strong plus.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in Microsoft Excel usage and related applications and hands-on experience with mid-market general ledger and project accounting softwares (e.g., Viewpoint Vista, Sage 300 Construction, Quick Books Enterprise, or similar project-costing platforms).
• Soft Skills: Robust analytical acumen, exceptional communication skills for cross-divisional collaboration, and the adaptability needed to thrive in a fast-paced contracting environment.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance packages.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid corporate holidays.
• Opportunities for career progression within a rapidly expanding industry leader.