Hayselectricalservices·11 days ago
11 days ago
Assistant Controller
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What you'll do
- Support the Controller in managing daily accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and financial reporting.
- Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
- Help maintain and strengthen internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance.
- Support the development and standardization of accounting policies and procedures.
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes in collaboration with department leaders.
- Coordinate audit preparation and support external auditors during financial reviews.
- Prepare supporting schedules, reconciliations, and documentation for tax compliance and reporting.
- Monitor cash flow activities and assist with banking transactions and account management.
- Provide financial analysis, variance reporting, and insights to support leadership decision-making.
- Help implement and improve financial systems, reporting tools, and accounting processes.
- Produce reports, dashboards, and performance analyses for executive leadership.
- Support special projects, cost initiatives, and ROI analysis efforts as assigned by the Controller or CFO.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor’s degree (CPA or CPA-eligible preferred).
- 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience.
- 1–3 years of experience in a senior accounting, accounting manager, or assistant controller-level role.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
- Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication abilities.
- Demonstrated leadership capability and desire to grow into a Controller role.
Nice to have
- CPA or CPA-eligible
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Full description from employer
Assistant Controller
Department: Accounting
Location: Houston, TX (Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and hands-on Assistant Controller to support the financial and accounting operations of the organization. This role partners closely with the Controller and CFO to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and efficient day-to-day accounting functions. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise, leadership potential, and a proactive approach to process improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Benefits
Join a company that’s building more than just electrical systems—join a team committed to excellence and innovation.
If you meet the qualifications outlined above and are ready to contribute your skills to the team at Hays Electrical Services, we encourage you to apply. Join us in providing exceptional service for our clients and supporting our company's operations.
Department: Accounting
Location: Houston, TX (Onsite)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
We are seeking a detail-oriented and hands-on Assistant Controller to support the financial and accounting operations of the organization. This role partners closely with the Controller and CFO to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and efficient day-to-day accounting functions. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical accounting expertise, leadership potential, and a proactive approach to process improvement.
- Support the Controller in managing daily accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and financial reporting.
- Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
- Help maintain and strengthen internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance.
- Support the development and standardization of accounting policies and procedures.
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes in collaboration with department leaders.
- Coordinate audit preparation and support external auditors during financial reviews.
- Prepare supporting schedules, reconciliations, and documentation for tax compliance and reporting.
- Monitor cash flow activities and assist with banking transactions and account management.
- Provide financial analysis, variance reporting, and insights to support leadership decision-making.
- Help implement and improve financial systems, reporting tools, and accounting processes.
- Produce reports, dashboards, and performance analyses for executive leadership.
- Support special projects, cost initiatives, and ROI analysis efforts as assigned by the Controller or CFO.
- Supervise and mentor accounting staff while helping build a high-performing team environment.
- Bachelor’s degree (CPA or CPA-eligible preferred).
- 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience.
- 1–3 years of experience in a senior accounting, accounting manager, or assistant controller-level role.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
- Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication abilities.
- Demonstrated leadership capability and desire to grow into a Controller role.
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
- Career progression path toward Controller leadership.
- Professional development and continuing education support.
- Collaborative and growth-focused work environment.
Join a company that’s building more than just electrical systems—join a team committed to excellence and innovation.
If you meet the qualifications outlined above and are ready to contribute your skills to the team at Hays Electrical Services, we encourage you to apply. Join us in providing exceptional service for our clients and supporting our company's operations.
Company
Hayselectricalservices
Houston, United States of America
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