Financial Controller

Financial Controller
Location: Flexible – Hybrid or Remote (Central US preferred; Houston/South Houston ideal)
Salary: $140,000 – $150,000 base up to 30% bonus

Perks of the Financial Controller Role:

• High-Growth Environment: Join a $100M private equity-backed engineering and rental business experiencing 20–100% YoY growth.
• Leadership & Ownership: #1 accounting hire with direct access to the CEO/CFO; full ownership of accounting and controls.
• Build the Department: Lead the build-out of a new accounting team (5–6 future hires) and shape processes from the ground up.
• Strong Compensation & Stability: Total comp up to $200K; bonuses historically paid.
• Career Advancement: High visibility and long-term opportunities as the company scales rapidly.

Key Responsibilities of the Financial Controller:

• Lead all accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls across a fast-growing equipment rental business.
• Oversee cost accounting, job costing, WIP, revenue recognition, and contract billing.
• Manage and improve accounting systems; ensure accurate inventory and compliance.
• Build, train, and supervise a lean accounting team (AP/AR and Staff Accountants).
• Partner with executive leadership to support strategic growth and major client expansion.

Financial Controller Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• 7 years of progressive accounting experience within rental, construction, or industrial services.
• Hands-on experience with rental industry accounting systems
• Proven ability to run or build an accounting function in a high-growth business ($50M in revenue).
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational abilities.