Senior Controller

About the Company We are a well-established, privately held international energy services company specializing in delivering complex, mission-critical technical solutions for large-scale capital projects in the energy and industrial sectors. With a global delivery model, we support major onshore and offshore projects through a network of international offices. The company is entering a significant growth phase, expanding its capabilities while maintaining a strong focus on operational excellence and client delivery. The Opportunity We are seeking an experienced Senior Controller to join our leadership team in Houston. This is a critical hands-on finance leadership role reporting directly to the CEO. The Senior Controller will own all accounting and financial reporting activities across our global operations and play a pivotal role in building a scalable internal finance function to support continued growth. This is a highly visible leadership role for a hands-on accounting executive who thrives in entrepreneurial, fast-paced environments and has successfully built accounting teams, systems, controls, and processes from the ground up. The company is positioned for substantial organic growth and future acquisitions, creating an outstanding opportunity for an accomplished finance leader to make a lasting impact. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in percentage-of-completion (POC) accounting, construction and project-based accounting, private equity-backed environments, and international operations. This individual will lead the transition of accounting functions from an outsourced CPA firm to an internal accounting department while building the financial infrastructure necessary to support a scalable, high-growth organization. Key Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and financial reporting.
• Build, develop, and mentor a high-performing internal accounting team.
• Transition accounting responsibilities from an outsourced CPA firm to a fully internal organization.
• Design and implement scalable accounting processes, policies, and strong internal controls.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Manage project accounting, including job costing, WIP reporting, profitability analysis, and Percentage-of-Completion (POC) revenue recognition.
• Monitor cash flow, liquidity, working capital, and overall financial performance across multiple projects and locations.
• Develop financial reporting packages, dashboards, and KPIs for the CEO and ownership group.
• Manage external audits, tax compliance, and relationships with outside advisors.
• Partner with operational leaders to improve project visibility, forecasting, and profitability.
• Evaluate and optimize accounting systems and processes to support organizational scale.
• Ensure full compliance with US GAAP and UK-Adopted International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and all applicable regulatory requirements.
• Participate in periodic domestic and international travel (approx.

3 trips per year).

Qualifications & Experience Required:

• Active CPA designation.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience, ideally starting in public accounting.
• Demonstrated success building and leading high-performing accounting teams.
• Significant hands-on experience establishing accounting infrastructure, processes, and controls in a growing organization.
• Deep expertise in Percentage-of-Completion (POC) accounting and project-based revenue recognition.
• Strong background in construction, energy services, industrial services, engineering, EPC, or related project-driven industries.
• Prior experience in a private equity-backed company.
• Experience managing accounting for multi-location and international operations.
• Proven track record with ERP system implementations or major accounting system upgrades.
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally on occasion

Key Personal Attributes:

• Strategic thinker with excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Hands-on, proactive, and solutions-oriented.
• High integrity and attention to detail.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. What We Offer
• Competitive compensation and performance-based bonus.
• Opportunity to build and shape the finance function in a growing global organization.
• Direct access to the CEO and ownership group.

Location:

Houston, Texas (In office with potential for Hybrid flexibility). Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Pay:

$180,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year

Experience:

Percentage of Completion:

5 years (Required)

Construction:

5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

CPA (Required)

Work Location:

In person