Controller at Confidential Abilene, TX

CONTROLLER – EQUIPMENT DEALERSHIP & RENTAL COMPANY Locations: Abilene, TX Lubbock, TX Dallas, TX Work Arrangement: Full-Time Leadership Position Regular Travel Between Branches Reports To: President Direct Reports: 2 Accounting Employees Experience: 3–5 years in Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or senior accounting leadership Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field Base Salary: $90k-$160k+ (Based on experience and CPA credentials) POSITION SUMMARY Our client, a growing Texas-based equipment dealership and rental company, is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead and strengthen its financial operations. This position will oversee day-to-day accounting while helping improve financial reporting, internal controls, business processes, and systems. The Controller will also play a key role in supporting company growth from approximately $10M to $20M+ in annual revenue , implementing a new ERP/business management system, and transitioning from internally prepared to audited financial statements. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and oversee month-end close. Manage the general ledger, account reconciliations, AP, AR, collections, payroll, and fixed assets. Supervise and develop a two-person accounting team. Develop financial dashboards and KPIs and analyze profitability by branch, department, equipment category, and customer segment. Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and lender reporting. Manage customer credit approvals, AR aging, and collection efforts. Oversee equipment asset accounting, depreciation, acquisitions, disposals, and transfers. Coordinate inventory controls and periodic physical inventory verification. Assist with rental fleet utilization and asset performance analysis. Design and implement internal controls and scalable accounting processes. Lead accounting-related implementation and optimization of a new ERP/business management system. Develop accounting procedures and workflows within the new platform and train employees and managers. Partner with branch managers to improve budgets, expenses, inventory, profitability, and operational efficiency. Travel regularly between branch locations to review operations, support local leadership, and participate in inventory counts and process reviews. Support HR processes including onboarding, employee records, payroll administration, benefits coordination, and policy compliance. Present financial information and recommendations to company leadership. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS 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. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience in equipment rental, equipment dealership, construction, industrial services, manufacturing, or related industries. ERP or business management system implementation experience. Experience preparing for or participating in financial audits. HR administration experience. IT or systems administration experience. CPA designation or CPA-track experience preferred but not required. IDEAL CANDIDATE Hands-on accounting leader who is comfortable working in the details. Strategic thinker who can also conduct physical inventory counts and review branch operations. Builder who enjoys creating structure, processes, controls, and accountability. Confident leader who can hold employees accountable while maintaining strong working relationships. Motivated by growth and interested in long-term executive leadership. CAREER OPPORTUNITY This is an opportunity to help build the financial infrastructure of a growing Texas equipment dealership and rental company. The Controller will play a critical role in: Supporting 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.