Assistant Controller
<p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting and Kevin Sweet are partnering with a rapidly growing organization on a newly created Assistant Controller opportunity. This is an exciting chance to join a well-funded company with ambitious plans to triple in size over the next several years and the financial backing of investors with significant resources to support that growth.</p><p><br></p><p>This is much more than a traditional accounting role. The Assistant Controller will play a critical role in strengthening the accounting infrastructure, improving processes and controls, and helping build a scalable finance organization capable of supporting the company’s continued expansion.</p><p><br></p><p>For the right accounting professional, this position offers exceptional visibility, exposure to senior leadership, the opportunity to lead a team, and a clear path for continued career advancement.</p><p><br></p><p>For additional information and confidential consideration, please contact Kevin Sweet directly at 682-499-1182 or via email at
[email protected]</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee accounting and financial reporting activities across multiple operating entities.</li><li>Lead and coordinate the monthly and year-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate results.</li><li>Review financial statements, account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules for completeness and accuracy.</li><li>Ensure financial reporting and accounting practices are consistent with GAAP and internal policies.</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a team of approximately 5–6 accounting professionals.</li><li>Analyze financial results and identify trends, variances, or inconsistencies requiring additional investigation.</li><li>Develop and monitor financial and operational reporting to provide leadership with meaningful business insights.</li><li>Evaluate accounting processes and implement improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.</li><li>Strengthen internal controls and accounting procedures as the organization continues to grow.</li><li>Coordinate with external auditors and provide requested schedules, documentation, and explanations.</li><li>Work closely with the tax function on sales tax and other regulatory compliance matters.</li><li>Assist with cash management, treasury functions, banking activities, and daily cash operations.</li><li>Participate in acquisitions, system enhancements, process improvements, and other strategic accounting projects.</li><li>Partner with leaders throughout the organization to support business growth and evolving financial needs.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Consider This Opportunity?</strong></p><ul><li>Newly created position with significant opportunity to make an impact.</li><li>Join a company positioned to triple in size over the next several years.</li><li>Strong financial backing from well-capitalized investors.</li><li>Opportunity to help build and scale the accounting infrastructure for a growing organization.</li><li>High visibility with leadership and meaningful exposure to the broader business.</li><li>Leadership responsibility over an established accounting team.</li><li>Significant opportunity for career advancement as the organization continues to expand.</li><li>An excellent opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional ready to take the next step toward a Controller-level leadership role.</li></ul>
<p>Qualifications</p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.</li><li>7+ years of progressive accounting experience with increasing responsibility.</li><li>Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and month-end close processes.</li><li>Experience leading, mentoring, or developing accounting professionals.</li><li>CPA is highly desirable but not required.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with exceptional attention to detail.</li><li>Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both accounting and non-accounting professionals.</li><li>Ability to prioritize multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.</li><li>Experience within a service-oriented, hospitality, retail, or similarly operationally complex business is a plus.</li></ul><p><br></p>
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- Coppell, TX
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
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- <p>Robert Half Finance & Accounting and Kevin Sweet are partnering with a rapidly growing organization on a newly created Assistant Controller opportunity. This is an exciting chance to join a well-funded company with ambitious plans to triple in size over the next several years and the financial backing of investors with significant resources to support that growth.</p><p><br></p><p>This is much more than a traditional accounting role. The Assistant Controller will play a critical role in strengthening the accounting infrastructure, improving processes and controls, and helping build a scalable finance organization capable of supporting the company’s continued expansion.</p><p><br></p><p>For the right accounting professional, this position offers exceptional visibility, exposure to senior leadership, the opportunity to lead a team, and a clear path for continued career advancement.</p><p><br></p><p>For additional information and confidential consideration, please contact Kevin Sweet directly at 682-499-1182 or via email at [email protected]</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee accounting and financial reporting activities across multiple operating entities.</li><li>Lead and coordinate the monthly and year-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate results.</li><li>Review financial statements, account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules for completeness and accuracy.</li><li>Ensure financial reporting and accounting practices are consistent with GAAP and internal policies.</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a team of approximately 5–6 accounting professionals.</li><li>Analyze financial results and identify trends, variances, or inconsistencies requiring additional investigation.</li><li>Develop and monitor financial and operational reporting to provide leadership with meaningful business insights.</li><li>Evaluate accounting processes and implement improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.</li><li>Strengthen internal controls and accounting procedures as the organization continues to grow.</li><li>Coordinate with external auditors and provide requested schedules, documentation, and explanations.</li><li>Work closely with the tax function on sales tax and other regulatory compliance matters.</li><li>Assist with cash management, treasury functions, banking activities, and daily cash operations.</li><li>Participate in acquisitions, system enhancements, process improvements, and other strategic accounting projects.</li><li>Partner with leaders throughout the organization to support business growth and evolving financial needs.</li></ul><p><strong>Why Consider This Opportunity?</strong></p><ul><li>Newly created position with significant opportunity to make an impact.</li><li>Join a company positioned to triple in size over the next several years.</li><li>Strong financial backing from well-capitalized investors.</li><li>Opportunity to help build and scale the accounting infrastructure for a growing organization.</li><li>High visibility with leadership and meaningful exposure to the broader business.</li><li>Leadership responsibility over an established accounting team.</li><li>Significant opportunity for career advancement as the organization continues to expand.</li><li>An excellent opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional ready to take the next step toward a Controller-level leadership role.</li></ul>
- 2026-07-29T00:00:00Z