Controller

Job Description

Direct Path to CFO in 3 years!

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Ellie Staver

Salary: $150,000 - $195,000 per year

A bit about us:

A Fort Worth-based company with a strong, stable foundation and a family-oriented culture, is seeking a driven, intelligent, and hands-on Controller to join their team. Since selling to a Private Equity (PE) firm years back, the company has seen strategic growth and now seeks a high-potential accounting professional who can evolve into the future CFO within the next few years.

Why join us?

Base Salary: $150,000 – $180,000 (based on experience and potential)

Bonus: Discretionary

Equity: Potential stock options

Direct path to a CFO role within 3 years

Strong company culture with low turnover and high flexibility

Work closely with senior leadership and PE partners

Open-door policy with a collaborative and supportive executive team

Solid benefits package including education reimbursement, 401(k) match, and volunteer time off

Job Details

Key Responsibilities:

Full ownership of Month-End, Quarter-End, and Year-End close processes

Prepare and manage financial reporting for internal leadership and PE partners

Oversee audit and state tax filings

Serve as the primary liaison with the PE firm on all financial reporting and ad-hoc requests

Lead and eventually expand the accounting function, initially managing one direct report and later assuming responsibility for a team of six

Maintain and improve internal controls, financial systems, and reporting accuracy

Support ongoing automation initiatives and leverage tools such as Excel and SQL

Ideal Candidate Profile:

5–10 years of progressive accounting experience

Public accounting background required (Big 4 preferred but open to any public) – Audit or Assurance focus

Motivated self-starter with a strong drive

Comfortable in a non-micromanaged environment

Strong proficiency in Excel; working knowledge of SQL is a plus

Experience with QuickBooks is a plus, but not required

Strong understanding of audit processes and tax fundamentals

Location:

This position is onsite in Fort Worth, TX. Only local Fort Worth candidates will be considered.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Full-time