Job Opening

We are partnering with a high-growth professional services firm in the Fort Worth area to identify a Controller with direct prior experience serving as a Controller or Assistant Controller within a professional services organization. This role requires hands-on leadership of accounting operations in an environment driven by hourly billing, invoicing, work-in-progress, and active cash management. The ideal candidate has already operated at the Controller or Assistant Controller level in a law firm, CPA firm, consulting firm, or similar professional services business, and is comfortable scaling people, processes, and systems alongside rapid growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all day-to-day accounting functions including general ledger, AP, AR, billing, payroll, and month-end close
• Oversee professional services billing operations, including hourly billing, invoice accuracy, revenue recognition, and coordination with operations and leadership
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual close and financial reporting
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, policies, and procedures as the organization grows
• Partner closely with the CFO on financial reporting, forecasting inputs, and executive-level insights

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Current or prior experience as a Controller or Assistant Controller within a professional services firm
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ yrs managing a team
• CPA or pursuing
• Deep understanding of GAAP based accrual accounting, including hourly billing, invoicing, AR/AP, WIP, and the cash cycle
• Proven experience leading and developing accounting teams
• Ability to operate effectively in a high-growth, evolving environment

Benefits:

• 4 weeks PTO
• 100% healthcare paid for employee
• 4% 401K match