Controller

Controller

 

Location: Waco, TX

Job Type: Full-Time | Exempt

 

Overview

A well-established, privately held organization in the Waco area is seeking a Controller to join its leadership team. This is a hands-on role for an experienced accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The Controller will play a key role in overseeing financial operations, ensuring accurate reporting, and supporting leadership with timely, reliable financial insight. This position offers broad responsibility, visibility, and the opportunity to influence processes within a stable and growing organization.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements

• Oversee customer billing, revenue recognition, and work-in-progress (WIP) reporting

• Manage inventory accounting, cost accounting, and variance analysis

• Oversee payroll processing and labor cost allocation

• Supervise accounts payable and review vendor payments

• Maintain fixed assets, depreciation schedules, and capital project tracking

• Assist with audits, tax filings, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

• 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience

• Experience in manufacturing, construction, or contractor-based environments

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and general ledger accounting

• Proven experience with inventory and cost accounting

• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel

• ERP and job costing experience strongly preferred

 

Preferred Experience

• CPA or CMA designation

• Experience working in a lean or small accounting team

• Background in WIP, job costing, or project-based accounting

 

Why Consider This Role?

• Leadership-level accounting role with executive collaboration

• Stable organization with consistent revenue

• Broad exposure across accounting, operations, and reporting

• Opportunity to improve processes and influence financial controls

 

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• Retirement plan options

 

Please apply at www.crouchstaffing.com