Controller

About the role

Mustang Rental Services is seeking an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations and financial reporting for our growing rental business. This is a key financial leadership role responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial reporting, balance sheet, internal controls, and accounting processes. The position is based in Houston, TX.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close and reporting processes
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger, balance sheet, reconciliations, and supporting financial schedules
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company accounting policies, internal controls, and audit requirements
• Oversee accounting for the rental fleet and other fixed assets, including acquisitions, depreciation, capitalization, transfers, disposals, and asset sales
• Establish and maintain strong accounting controls around capital expenditures and asset management
• Develop and maintain accurate branch, departmental, and business-unit P&L reporting
• Provide leadership and oversight for Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, billing, and related accounting functions
• Monitor working capital, including receivables, payables, accruals, inventory, and prepaid expenses
• Strengthen financial controls, approval processes, segregation of duties, and documentation standards
• Partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting
• Partner with operational leaders to improve financial visibility and identify accounting or process issues affecting reported profitability
• Lead improvements to financial systems, accounting workflows, reconciliations, reporting, and automation
• Coordinate internal and external audit activities and lead resolution of audit findings
• Lead, develop, and retain accounting and finance team members
• Build scalable accounting processes that support continued business growth

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 8+ years of progressive accounting or financial leadership experience
• Strong experience with financial close, financial reporting, general ledger, balance sheet management, and internal controls
• Experience with fixed assets, depreciation, capital expenditures, and asset disposal accounting
• Demonstrated experience leading accounting teams and improving financial processes
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting requirements
• Strong analytical, communication, and business-partnership skills

Qualifications

• CPA or CMA
• Experience in equipment rental, heavy equipment, dealership, construction, industrial services, distribution, or another asset‑intensive industry
• Experience supporting a multi‑location operating business
• Experience with branch or departmental P&L reporting
• Experience improving ERP, financial reporting, and accounting processes

Benefits

• Great Work-Life Balance
• Job Stability + Career Growth Opportunities
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement & Development Opportunities
• Opportunity to lead and improve financial processes within a growing organization