Full-Time

Assistant Controller

Posted on 9/11/2026

Hays Electrical Services

Hays Electrical Services

Commercial and industrial electrical

No salary listed

Houston, TX, USA

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Accounting (1)
Required Skills
ERP
Data Visualization
Forecasting
Financial analysis
U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree is required.
  • Five to eight years of progressive accounting experience is required.
  • One to three years of experience in a senior accounting, accounting manager, or assistant controller-level role is required.
  • Strong knowledge of United States generally accepted accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls is required.
  • Experience with enterprise resource planning systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills is required.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication abilities are required.
  • Demonstrated leadership capability and a desire to grow into a Controller role are required.
Responsibilities
  • Support the Controller in managing daily accounting operations, including the general ledger, accounts payable and accounts receivable, payroll, and financial reporting.
  • Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
  • Help maintain and strengthen internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance.
  • Support the development and standardization of accounting policies and procedures.
  • Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes in collaboration with department leaders.
  • Coordinate audit preparation and support external auditors during financial reviews.
  • Prepare supporting schedules, reconciliations, and documentation for tax compliance and reporting.
  • Monitor cash flow activities and assist with banking transactions and account management.
  • Provide financial analysis, variance reporting, and insights to support leadership decision-making.
  • Help implement and improve financial systems, reporting tools, and accounting processes.
  • Produce reports, dashboards, and performance analyses for executive leadership.
  • Support special projects, cost initiatives, and return on investment analysis efforts as assigned by the Controller or Chief Financial Officer.
  • Supervise and mentor accounting staff while helping build a high-performing team environment.
Desired Qualifications
  • CPA certification or CPA eligibility is preferred.
Hays Electrical Services

Hays Electrical Services

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Hays Electrical Services is an electrical contractor serving commercial and industrial projects. It installs and maintains electrical power, lighting, controls, and related systems for construction and facility programs. Project teams work with general contractors, owners, engineers, and trade partners from preconstruction through commissioning. Its model combines estimating, project management, field supervision, skilled electrical labor, safety, procurement, and quality control. Roles include electricians, foremen, superintendents, estimators, project managers, safety staff, and administrative teams.

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