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Financial Controller

Lake Charles, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 5 Aug 2026

About the role

Lake Charles / Welsh, Louisiana

Henderson Family Enterprises is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead our accounting team and serve as a strategic partner operational management teams.

This role oversees all accounting and financial reporting functions across multiple operating companies and leads a team of 5. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with the ability to develop people, improve processes, and provide financial insight that supports business growth.

We are looking for a leader who enjoys refining efficient systems, mentoring team members, and helping operational leaders interpret and utilize financial data.

Note: This position is required to be in Welsh, LA up to 3 days a week.

Responsibilities:

Lead and develop a team of accountants
Oversee and manage the general accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, credit management, and taxes.
Manage monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting.
Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning processes.
Analyze financial statements, including results to budget, gross margin analysis, and financial ratios.
Partner with operational leaders to interpret financial results, identify performance trends, and provide actionable insights that support business growth and profitability.
Monitor the company’s financial reports and determine ways to reduce costs and protect assets.
Monitor cashflow, banking activity, and working capital requirements.
Support multiple operating entities, ensuring timely financial reporting across the organization.
Develop and maintain strong internal controls, ensuring compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
Drive Accounting process improvements and system optimization.

Requirements:

Four-year Degree in Accounting.
5+ Years accounting experience
2+ Years accounting leadership experience
Experience producing financial statements, budgeting, and forecasting
Advanced Excel Skills
Thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
Versed working knowledge of financial operations, accounting, compliance, and employee relations required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Post-graduate education or CPA designation
Multi-entity Accounting Experience
Experience utilizing NetSuite

What We Offer:

PTO (Paid Time Off) policy beginning first day of work.
Paid Holidays.
Exciting career opportunities.
Comprehensive benefits package including group health insurance, H.S.A. account, dental, life, and both short-term and long-term disability coverage.
401(K) with company match.
Generous Associate purchase discount.

Why Join Team Henderson?
We have been a family-owned and operated business for 50 years

delivering Superior Service and Products

We are a leading employer in Louisiana and a TOP EMPLOYER in Lake Charles, LA.
Our family believes that to be the best, we only hire the best!

Visit our websites www.hendersonimplement.com and www.hendersonwholesale.co for more information about our companies and apply now!

Come work with us and retire with us!

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

"Work or play - we know families." For Chuck Henderson, president of Henderson, this is more than a slogan; it's his vision for the company and the foundation of its success.

Celebrating over 55 years of business, Henderson was founded in 1967 as a modest family business in southwest Louisiana; the company has been steadily growing. Starting as an industrial implement dealer, the company provided service to the expanding local agricultural farming communities. As the agriculture industry changed and flourished, Henderson was there t