Job Title: Assistant Corporate Controller
Location: Wichita, KS OR The Woodlands, TX – in Office, not remote position
Reports To: Corporate Controller, PK Companies Group, LLC
Join Our Team
PK Companies Group, LLC is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Assistant Corporate Controller to join our Corporate Accounting leadership team. This role plays a key part in supporting complex, multi-entity accounting operations within PK Companies, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining GAAP compliance, and driving process improvements in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. The Assistant Corporate Controller will partner closely with leadership to build scalable, efficient accounting practices and strengthen the overall integrity of our financial operations.
Position Summary
The Assistant Corporate Controller is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing technical accounting, consolidated financial reporting, general ledger integrity, and allocation methodologies across all legal entities. This role ensures U.S. GAAP compliance, drives consistency in accounting practices, and supports scalable processes in a multi-entity environment.
This position is a key member of the Corporate Accounting leadership team and is part of the defined succession plan for the Corporate Controller.
Key Responsibilities
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Technical Accounting & Policy
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Lead the assessment and implementation of U.S. GAAP accounting treatment for complex and non-routine transactions (e.g., acquisitions, revenue recognition, impairments, lease accounting, capitalized costs).
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Maintain and continuously update corporate accounting policies and procedures.
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Partner with auditors on technical memos and accounting position papers.
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Consolidations & Financial Reporting:
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Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close consolidation process across all entities.
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Ensure accurate eliminations, intercompany reconciliations, and ownership allocations.
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Lead preparation and review of consolidated financial statements and supporting schedules.
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Support external reporting requirements, lender reporting, and private equity/investor deliverables.
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General Ledger & Close Oversight:
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Maintain integrity of the general ledger across multiple business units/entities.
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Establish and enforce standardized close processes, controls, and timelines.
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Review key account reconciliations and balance sheet substantiations.
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Identify and resolve complex accounting discrepancies.
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Lead accounting process standardization and automation initiatives, particularly within ERP systems.
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Drive post-acquisition integration of accounting processes and chart of accounts.
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Improve reporting efficiency, data integrity, and scalability.
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Serve as a primary liaison with external auditors for corporate accounting areas.
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Ensure audit readiness and compliance with internal controls.
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Support internal control framework development and enforcement.
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Leadership & Team Development:
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Manage and develop corporate accounting team members.
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Promote a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
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Provide training on technical accounting topics and close best practices.
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Strategic Support & Succession Readiness:
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Partner with the Corporate Controller on strategic initiatives and decision support.
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Provide leadership coverage in the Controller’s absence.
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Build cross-functional knowledge across accounting operations, reporting, and compliance to prepare for future Controller responsibilities.
Qualifications
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Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CMA preferred).
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Experience:
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8-12+ years of progressive accounting experience; prior supervisory experience a plus.
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Public accounting (Big 4 or national firm) experience strongly preferred
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Experience in multi-entity or PE-backed environment preferred
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Proven experience with consolidations and technical accounting
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Skills:
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Deep knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
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Ability to manage both high-level strategy and detailed execution
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Effective communicator with cross-functional leadership teams
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Process-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset
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SaaS experience is a plus.
Core Competencies
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Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
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Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
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Collaborative and team-oriented mindset.
Company Overview:
PK Companies Group, LLC, founded in 1997 and headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas and Wichita, Kansas, specializes in industrial specialty services across various sectors, including oil, gas, petrochemical, aerospace, commercial, and manufacturing industries. The company operates through three main divisions:
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PK Safety: Offers on-site safety services, including medical services, safety attendants, field safety representatives, rescue services, safety training, and safety equipment rental.
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PK Technology: Provides inspection services utilizing proprietary intelligent software designed to deliver real-time data and comprehensive insights, aiding clients in making informed, data-driven decisions.
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PK Industrial: Provider of industrial specialty services, focusing on passive fireproofing systems, industrial coatings, tank linings, scaffolding, and insulation.
Why You'll Love Working at PK
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We are leaders – Leadership is not limited to our management team. It's something everyone at PK embraces and embodies.
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We are operators – We believe the only way to predict the future is to build it. Creating solutions to lead our company and our industry is what we do on every project, every day.
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We are learners – Everyone here is continually learning on the job, no matter if we've been in a role for one year or one minute. We are committed to learning and implementing what is best for our customers, merchants, and us.
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We are one team – The magic of PK is our people, together making our inspiring goals attainable and driving us to greater heights.
If this sounds good to you, come join us. Apply Today!
PK Companies Group, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
All hiring decisions are based on the qualifications of each candidate compared to other candidates and business needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest in our company, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the form I-9.
