Controller

We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations for a financial services organization in Midland, Texas. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, producing timely reporting, and strengthening controls that support compliance and sound fiscal management. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, a hands-on approach to accounting oversight, and the ability to partner with internal teams, auditors, and leadership on financial matters.

Responsibilities:

• Lead daily accounting activities across payables, receivables, fixed asset tracking, settlements, and related financial processes.
• Manage the accounting team by assigning priorities, monitoring workflow, and guiding staff to meet operational and reporting deadlines.
• Support departmental staffing needs through recruiting, onboarding, coaching, performance feedback, and recommendations on employee growth and compensation matters.
• Maintain the general ledger and complete key accounting tasks such as journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end and year-end close activities.
• Produce financial statements and supporting reports for leadership, board-level review, auditors, regulators, and other required stakeholders.
• Establish and refine accounting procedures and internal controls to promote consistency, regulatory compliance, asset protection, and audit readiness.
• Respond to accounting questions from members, management, and internal departments by providing research, clarification, and financial analysis.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors and examiners by preparing documentation, addressing requests, and assisting throughout reviews.
• Evaluate accounting workflows for control weaknesses or inefficiencies and recommend practical improvements to processes, reporting, and systems.