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Position Title: Controller
Location: Midland, TX
Department: Accounting
Reports To: CEO
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Summary

The Controller is responsible for the integrity of the organization’s accounting function, financial close process, and internal control environment. This role ensures accurate financial records, disciplined processes, and reliable reporting to support informed business decision-making.

As a senior finance leader, the Controller oversees the accounting team and builds scalable systems to support organizational growth. This position emphasizes process ownership, consistency, and compliance while strengthening the financial infrastructure.

The Controller also plays a key role in preparing the organization for future financial leadership by establishing strong reporting standards, improving efficiency, and providing timely financial insights to executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Close & General Ledger

• Own the monthly close process, including timelines, deliverables, and variance analysis

• Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled and properly supported

• Maintain general ledger integrity through consistent coding, accruals, and journal review

• Deliver timely and accurate financial statements

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Design and enforce internal controls, approval workflows, and segregation of duties

• Maintain audit-ready documentation

• Oversee compliance with accounting policies, leases, insurance, and regulatory requirements

• Partner with external auditors and tax advisors

Accounting Operations

• Oversee AP, AR, billing, and cash management functions

• Establish accountability and performance expectations for accounting staff

• Ensure transactional processes are executed accurately and consistently

Billing, Revenue & Working Capital

• Oversee billing processes for accuracy and timeliness

• Collaborate with operations and sales to reduce billing disputes

• Manage working capital, including AR aging and AP strategy

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and develop the accounting team

• Create and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs)

• Establish and track KPIs related to close cycles, accuracy, and aging

Executive Partnership

• Serve as the primary accounting partner to executive leadership

• Prepare the accounting function for future financial leadership oversight

• Support financial analysis and reporting needs

Experience & Profile

• 8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience (industry experience preferred)

• Prior Controller or senior accounting leadership experience required

• Strong experience with month-end close and internal controls

• Proven leadership ability and experience managing teams

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment

Required Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field strongly preferred

• 5–10 years of progressive accounting experience

• Strong background in AP/AR and operational accounting

• Experience with month-end close and reconciliations

• Detail-oriented and process-driven

• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate cross-functionally

Success Measures

• Monthly close completed within 10 working days with minimal rework

• Strong internal controls and clean audit results

• Reduced reliance on the Controller for transactional tasks

• Clearly defined accounting team structure and ownership

• High confidence in financial reporting from leadership