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