Controller / Vice President Finance

Vice President of Finance / Controller

Location: Houston, TX (onsite)

Industry: Technology Equipment; small but scaling company

Compensation: $125,000 – $160,000 base salary bonus

Overview

We are partnering with a growing IT equipment company supporting large enterprise clients. As the organization continues to scale, they are seeking a hands-on VP of Finance / Controller to lead core accounting operations while also driving financial planning and analysis. Ideally having experience with small companies/teams and must be very hands-on!

This role will serve as a key financial leader within the organization, responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, building scalable processes, and providing actionable insights to support business decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and financial reporting
• Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, policies, and procedures
• Prepare and analyze financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Own budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Partner with leadership to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and overall financial health of the business
• Support audits and manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners
• Build and scale financial infrastructure to support company growth

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, with at least 3-5 years of leadership responsibilities
• Prior experience in a Controller or VP-level finance role within a small to mid-sized company
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis (FP&A)
• Hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves mentality with the ability to operate both strategically and tactically
• Experience in technology, IT services, asset management, or related industries is a plus but not required
• CPA a plus

What They’re Looking For

• A builder who can create structure and bring discipline to financial operations
• Someone comfortable operating in a growing, evolving environment
• Strong business partner to leadership — not just a back-office operator
• Detail-oriented with a high level of ownership and accountability

Why This Role

This is an opportunity to step into a high-impact finance leadership role within a company that is scaling and expanding its footprint with enterprise clients. The right candidate will play a critical role in shaping the financial foundation of the organization as it grows.