Controller

Crawford Thomas Recruiting
Abilene, TX
Category Accounting
Job Description
Role Overview

The Controller will lead and strengthen the financial operations of a growing Texas-based equipment dealership and rental company. The role involves overseeing day-to-day accounting, improving financial reporting, internal controls, business processes, and systems.

What You Will Do

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, manage the general ledger, account reconciliations, AP, AR, collections, payroll, and fixed assets. Develop financial dashboards and KPIs, analyze profitability, and support budgeting, forecasting, and lender reporting.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting leader who is comfortable working in the details, a strategic thinker who can also conduct physical inventory counts and review branch operations, and a builder who enjoys creating structure, processes, controls, and accountability.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 3–5 years of experience in a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or senior accounting leadership position
  • Strong understanding of financial statements, general ledger accounting, AP, AR/collections, payroll, fixed assets, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls
  • Experience managing and developing employees
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel and accounting software proficiency
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Willingness to travel regularly between company locations
  • Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution

Benefits

  • Base salary $90k-$160k+
  • Opportunity to support growth from approximately $10M to $20M+ in revenue
  • Implementing a new ERP/business management system
  • Building scalable accounting and financial processes
  • Strengthening internal controls and operational discipline
  • Transitioning to audited financial statements
  • Developing into a key member of the executive leadership team
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