Position SummaryWe are seeking an Assistant Controller to join our Finance and Accounting team! The Assistant Controller is responsible for overseeing the firm's core accounting operations, general ledger integrity, month-end close process, and accounting controls. This role manages the day-to-day accounting function while ensuring accurate, timely, and scalable financial processes that support a multi-office, project-based professional services organization.
This is a key leadership role within the finance organization and partners closely with project accounting, FP&A, payroll, accounts payable, and operational leadership to ensure financial accuracy and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting leader with strong technical accounting knowledge, excellent process management skills, and prior experience in a fast-paced, multi-entity, professional services environment.
ResponsibilitiesGeneral Ledger Management- Oversee the integrity of the general ledger across all business units and legal entities.
- Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
- Review and approve journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
- Maintain chart of accounts structure and accounting governance standards.
- Monitor intercompany activity and reconciliations where applicable.
Accounting Operations- Lead daily accounting operations including general accounting, fixed assets, accruals, prepaid expenses, cash accounting, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Support coordination between AP, payroll, billing, project accounting, and FP&A teams.
- Partner with project accounting teams to ensure accurate integration of labor, revenue recognition, WIP, consultant expenses, and project-related accruals into the GL.
- Support consistent accounting treatment across offices, studios, and project types.
- Coordinate audit support activities and assist external auditors during annual audits.
Financial Reporting Support- Support preparation of monthly internal financial statements and reporting packages.
- Partner with FP&A and operational leaders to ensure consistency between operational and financial reporting.
- Provide supporting schedules and reporting for executive leadership, lenders, and ownership groups.
Systems & Process Improvement- Lead initiatives to improve workflows, reporting automation, and ERP utilization.
- Assist with ERP upgrades, integrations, and process standardization efforts.
- Develop scalable accounting procedures that support firm growth and operational complexity.
- Support implementation and maintenance of internal controls and process documentation.
Leadership & Team Development- Lead and mentor accounting staff within the GL and accounting operations functions.
- Foster a collaborative, service-oriented culture within the finance organization.
Qualifications & Skills- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required. CPA preferred.
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility.
- Experience managing multi-entity or multi-office accounting environments.
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, general ledger accounting, financial close processes, and internal controls.
- Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency.
Location- Hybrid position based out of Fort Worth, TX
Benefits- Medical, dental, life, and vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Long-term and short-term disability
