Corporate Controller
Optimal Field Services | A Crest Industries Company
About Optimal Field Services
At Optimal Field Services, we understand what's at stake during turnarounds, outages, and capital projects. We lead with integrity, trust, and expertise-delivering customized industrial and field service solutions that keep our clients ahead of schedule and under budget.
At Optimal, you come first-plain and simple.
As part of the Crest family, we are committed to:
- We Take Care of Our People
- We Are Our Word
- We Value Relationships
- We Have Something to Prove
Position Summary
Optimal Field Services is hiring a Controller to serve as a key financial leader supporting operations, financial reporting, and business performance. This role owns the month-end close process, financial analysis, and daily accounting operations, while partnering with leadership to drive data-driven decisions, improve profitability, and strengthen overall financial health.
This is more than a traditional accounting role-you will help shape business outcomes, not just report on them.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Month-End Close & Financial Reporting: Complete close within 5 business days; deliver accurate financial statements in compliance with GAAP and company standards
- Financial Analysis & Business Insights: Analyze financial data, trends, and variances to identify risks, opportunities, and performance drivers
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Develop annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial projections
- Operational Finance Partnership: Collaborate with operations and project teams to support cost control, turnaround execution, and resource optimization
- Accounting Operations Management: Oversee accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), cash management, accruals, fixed assets, and cost allocations
- Internal Controls & Compliance: Establish and maintain strong internal controls; ensure compliance with audits, tax regulations (sales, use, property tax), and reporting requirements
- Cash Flow & Balance Sheet Management: Provide visibility into cash flow, working capital, and balance sheet performance
- Reporting & Metrics: Deliver key business metrics (utilization, project performance, BRT reporting) to drive leadership decisions
- Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements within ERP systems and financial workflows
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
- 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting, financial reporting, and financial analysis
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, month-end close, and internal controls
- Experience with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Knowledge of sales tax, use tax, and property tax compliance
- Ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights
- Strong communication skills with the ability to partner across operations and leadership
- Strong preference for experience in construction, industrial services, turnaround, maintenance, or project-based accounting environments
Why Join Optimal Field Services?
This role is built for someone who wants to own results and drive impact:
- Own Doing the Right Thing- Deliver accurate, transparent financials that build trust
- Win Together- Partner across teams to improve performance and outcomes
- Question the Status Quo- Continuously improve processes and financial visibility
- Rise to the Challenge- Thrive in fast-paced, high-impact environments