Controller

We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead the financial operations of our organization in Odessa, Texas. This position will oversee core accounting activities, provide accurate and timely financial reporting, and support business performance through detailed analysis and budgeting. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership in controllership functions, a solid grasp of project-based accounting, and the ability to translate financial results into practical recommendations for company stakeholders.

Responsibilities:
• Lead daily financial operations across receivables, payables, invoicing, collections, banking activity, cash oversight, and inventory-related accounting processes.
• Manage month-end and year-end close activities, coordinate external audit support, and deliver financial reports for leadership and shareholder review.
• Oversee the development and accuracy of key financial documents, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, tax filings, shareholder materials, and required regulatory reports.
• Prepare monthly board reporting packages that include full financial results, labor and equipment utilization metrics, job performance analysis, cash flow reporting, and credit-related updates.
• Apply percentage-of-completion accounting principles to maintain accurate project costing, revenue recognition, expense timing, and progress billing records.
• Evaluate customer and project profitability, identify trends affecting performance, and provide actionable recommendations to operational leadership.
• Monitor organizational cash flow and ensure compliance with reporting obligations tied to external lending relationships.
• Analyze actual sales, margins, and operating expenses against forecasts and budgets, then refine projections and financial plans as needed.
• Develop annual budgets at a monthly level of detail and assess company and division results against established financial targets.
• Support additional finance and accounting priorities as assigned to meet business needs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Accounting certification such as CPA strongly preferred.
• At least 3 years of progressive experience in controllership, accounting leadership, or finance management roles.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial statement preparation, budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close processes.
• Strong understanding of project-based accounting, including percentage-of-completion revenue recognition.
• Experience managing cash flow, banking relationships, and external audit coordination.
• Ability to interpret financial performance data and communicate recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.
• Proficiency with documentation management and administrative detail work, including compiling and organizing financial records.

Compensation

Based on experience

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