• Controller

    Robert Half Finance & Accounting (Midland, TX)


    Description Job Description: Controller

     

    Schedule: Monday – Friday, full-time, on-site

     

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    Position Summary:

    We are seeking a proactive, highly skilled Controller with 5–7 years of relevant experience—ideally in wireline, oil and gas, or similar industrial product lines. This is a hands-on leadership role overseeing all accounting functions. The Controller will work collaboratively with company leadership, sales, and operations staff to manage finances, inventory, costs, and process improvements. A strong background in NetSuite (accounting/payroll) and OpenInvoice (AP) is essential.

     

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    Key Responsibilities:

    • Oversee all accounting operations as a one-person accounting department, including AP, AR, general ledger, payroll, and financial reporting.

    • Manage and improve inventory controls: develop and implement processes and procedures to ensure accurate tracking of inventory (especially expendables) coming in and out.

    • Conduct monthly inventory counts and periodic field audits at job sites; verify counts with vendors, investigate discrepancies, and ensure cost accuracy.

    • Analyze job costs for consistency across similar projects; identify and resolve anomalies.

    • Engage with vendors to negotiate and confirm pricing.

    • Assist the president and sales team in preparing accurate cost information for proposals and bids.

    • Oversee one administrative staff member.

    • Lead process creation for inventory tracking, expense allocation, and reporting.

    • Work collaboratively with operations to understand job flows, costs, and all inventory touchpoints.

    • Maintain compliance with company standards, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.

    • Prepare and issue 125–150 invoices per month.

    • Support payroll processing through NetSuite.

     

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    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.

    • 5–7 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably as a senior accountant, controller, or similar within oil & gas, wireline, or industrial service companies.

    • Hands-on NetSuite experience (accounting and payroll).

    • Experience with OpenInvoice for accounts payable.

    • Proven ability to manage inventory, control costs, and oversee large-scale purchasing/allocation for long-duration jobs.

    • Willingness to perform field audits/visits for inventory counts and engage directly with vendors.

    • Demonstrated ability to create process improvements, handle high transaction volume, and reconcile discrepancies.

    • Strong verbal and written communication skills; able to work effectively with all levels of staff and leadership.

    • Comfortable working both administratively and operationally in a small, nimble team.

    • High level of personal drive—eager to dig in and understand root causes for inconsistencies or cost issues.

     

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    Compensation & Benefits:

    • PTO Plan

    • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

    • Opportunities for process ownership, operational impact, and career growth Requirements Document Control, Document Scanning, Scanning, Scanning Documents, Compiling Documents

     

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