An expanding, private equity-backed company is seeking a Controller to lead its accounting operations during a pivotal phase of rapid growth. This newly created role is ideal for a proactive, hands-on accounting leader who thrives in building financial systems from the ground up and optimizing processes for scale. The Controller will oversee day-to-day accounting functions, manage a small team, and partner with senior leadership to provide strategic financial insights that drive the business forward.
What We're Looking For:
- A motivated, strategic thinker with strong analytical and organizational skills.
- A hands-on leader who enjoys building teams and systems in a growing organization.
- Someone comfortable navigating ambiguity and excited to contribute to a growth-driven, entrepreneurial culture.
- An excellent communicator who can collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
- Impact: Be instrumental in developing the financial foundation of a high-growth company backed by private equity, where your work will directly influence the success of the business.
- Career Development: This role offers a clear pathway to a CFO position as the company scales.
- Compensation: Competitive salary, performance-based incentives, and additional opportunities for long-term rewards aligned with company growth.
- Culture: Join a collaborative and entrepreneurial team that values hard work, adaptability, and strong relationships.
location: Fort Worth, Texas
job type: Permanent
salary: $120,000 - 160,000 per year
work hours: 8 to 5
education: Bachelor's degree
experience: 5 Years
responsibilities:
1. Lead Accounting Operations:
- Manage the accounting team (currently two direct reports) to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency in financial processes.
- Establish scalable workflows to support growth and future acquisitions.
- Develop and implement improved financial reporting systems to deliver accurate and timely insights into company performance.
- Streamline accounting processes and ensure compliance with relevant standards.
- Oversee budgeting and forecasting processes to support strategic planning and performance monitoring.
- Partner with executive leadership to develop financial strategies that align with growth objectives.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, internal controls, and operational efficiencies.
- Play a critical role in integrating financial processes for acquisitions as part of the company's growth strategy.
- Provide financial insights, analysis, and recommendations to the executive team, including the CEO and COO.
- Support high-level decision-making by ensuring financial data is accurate, actionable, and aligned with business goals.
qualifications:
- Experience: 5-7 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, ideally in private equity-backed companies, distribution, or related industries.
- Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of accounting principles (GAAP), internal controls, and financial reporting. Experience with accounting software systems like QuickBooks or NetSuite and advanced Excel skills.
- Leadership: Proven ability to manage and develop small teams in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.
- Entrepreneurial Mindset: Comfortable taking initiative, building processes from scratch, and scaling systems to meet growing business demands.
- Adaptability: Thrives in dynamic settings with evolving responsibilities and priorities.
- Growth-Oriented: Demonstrated ambition to grow into a broader leadership role, such as CFO, as the company expands.
skills: $0-50 million
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
