Financial Controller
| Req Number: | ARRI1I |
| Location: | Houston, TX |
| Posted: | 4/6/2026 |
| Category: | Industrial : Industrial Services |
| Job Type: | Permanent |
Korn Ferry is partnering with our client on their search for a Financial Controller.
Company Overview:
• Our client is a leading provider of industrial services, specializing in non-destructive testing (NDT), inspection, mechanical integrity, and maintenance solutions for energy, petrochemical, and heavy industrial clients
• The company supports critical infrastructure across upstream, midstream, and downstream oil & gas operations, as well as refining, power generation, and manufacturing environments
• The organization has built a strong reputation for safety, reliability, and technical expertise, delivering essential services that ensure operational uptime and regulatory compliance for complex industrial assets
• The company operates across multiple U.S. locations with a strong presence in the Gulf Coast region, supporting both large enterprise clients and long-term site-based contracts
• The business environment is fast-paced and operationally driven, with a strong emphasis on field execution, cost control, and project profitability
• The organization continues to enhance its financial infrastructure and reporting capabilities to support operational scale, margin improvement, and leadership visibility across business units
• The culture is hands-on, collaborative, and execution-focused, with leadership seeking professionals who can operate both strategically and tactically in a growing industrial services environment
Role Summary:
• Title: Financial Controller (Divisional Finance Lead)
• Team Structure: Reports directly to the CFO and partners closely with divisional operations leadership across multiple service lines
• Primary Scope: Full ownership of divisional P&L, financial reporting, budgeting/forecasting, invoicing oversight, and operational finance support
• Growth Opportunity: High-impact, business-facing role with full visibility into divisional performance and direct influence on operational and financial decision-making
Key Responsibilities:
• Own and manage the full P&L for a core business division, providing complete financial oversight and accountability
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for the division, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with corporate reporting
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, including detailed variance analysis and performance insights
• Partner directly with operations leadership across multiple service lines (hydroblasting, tank cleaning, coatings, water treatment, soil remediation, pipeline, etc.) to drive financial performance
• Oversee invoicing processes and ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely billing across projects and service lines
• Lead budgeting and forecasting efforts, aligning financial targets with operational plans and field performance
• Monitor job-level and service line profitability, identifying cost drivers, margin improvement opportunities, and operational efficiencies
• Manage and mentor a distributed team of administrative/finance support staff responsible for data collection and reporting across multiple locations
• Establish and maintain strong financial controls, reporting processes, and data integrity across the division
• Provide actionable insights to the CFO and leadership team to support strategic and operational decision-making
• Travel periodically to field locations to partner with on-site teams, build relationships, and ensure alignment across operations
• Drive process improvements and reporting enhancements to improve visibility and scalability as the business grows
Ideal Candidate Profile:
• 8–12+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including leadership or business-facing responsibilities
• Strong experience owning or supporting full P&L responsibility within industrial services, construction, environmental services, or project-based environments
• Proven ability to partner closely with operations and translate financial data into business insights
• Experience with billing/invoicing in project-based or service-driven environments
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
• Experience managing or influencing teams across multiple locations
• Highly analytical, hands-on, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, field-driven organization
• Strong communication skills with ability to work cross-functionally with operations and leadership
• ERP system experience required; experience improving reporting and processes is highly valued
• CPA strongly preferred
Interview Process:
• Introductory call
• In-person interview
• Potential final round if needed
Compensation & Benefits:
• Salary Range: $150k Base (flexible depending on experience)
• Bonus: 50% Target
• Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and standard corporate benefits
• Work Environment: In-office role with occasional travel to field locations; highly operational and collaborative environment with direct exposure to CFO and leadership
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Korn Ferry shall provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified candidates, and will refer candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis. Artificial Intelligence tools may be used in connection with the recruitment process for this position.
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