Controller - Professional Services - Fort Worth

Griffin Search Partners

Fort Worth, Texas

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Accrual-Basis Accounting, Billing, Cash Management, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Consulting, Finance, Financial Control, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Healthcare, Leadership, Legal, Professional Services, Revenue Recognition, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management
LOCATION
Fort Worth, Texas
POSTED
30+ days ago

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

Accounting & Financial Operations

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 pursing
  • 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

About the Company

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Griffin Search Partners