Controller - Fort Worth, TX | Leadership Role at Robert Half Client

Robert Half Finance & Accounting has partnered exclusively with a well-established, rapidly expanding financial services and commercial lending organization in Fort Worth, Texas, to identify their next Controller. This pivotal leadership position offers the chance to spearhead accounting and financial operations within a relationship-focused firm renowned for its entrepreneurial spirit, strong leadership, and environment where innovative ideas drive visible impact.

About the Role

As Controller, you will serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership, overseeing all aspects of financial reporting, internal controls, planning, budgeting, and team development. This full-time role is ideal for a seasoned finance professional passionate about building high-performing teams and optimizing processes in a growth-oriented setting. Located in the heart of Fort Worth, TX, this position combines hands-on leadership with high-level advisory responsibilities, ensuring your contributions directly influence the company's trajectory in the competitive financial services landscape.

Fort Worth's vibrant business community, combined with this organization's stable foundation and aggressive expansion plans, creates an exceptional platform for career advancement. Join a team that values relationship-building, fosters innovation, and rewards proactive problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

In this critical role, you will:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a dedicated team managing financial reporting, general accounting, billing, collections, and budgeting functions.
• Orchestrate the end-to-end financial planning and budgeting process, aligning with organizational goals.
• Design and implement efficient monthly and annual close schedules, procedures, and timelines.
• Create and maintain comprehensive internal control frameworks for budgeting, cash management, credit, and related areas.
• Continuously monitor, update, and enhance accounting policies to guarantee precision, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Keep pace with GAAP updates, regulatory shifts, and evolving company policies.
• Direct the production of financial statements, activity reports, forecasts, annual budgets, and all required regulatory submissions.
• Perform detailed financial statement analysis to uncover trends, mitigate risks, and explain variances.
• Deliver expert counsel to C-suite executives and business units on accounting principles, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Assess past, present, and future financial performance to identify expansion opportunities and process improvements.
• Guide senior management on financial strategies, objectives, and policies for both immediate and long-term success.
• Vigilantly track cash flow, reserves, and essential metrics to uphold full regulatory compliance.
• Tackle ad-hoc projects, special initiatives, and emerging priorities as they arise.

Required Qualifications

To excel as Controller, candidates should possess:

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related discipline.
• CPA certification strongly preferred; advanced degrees (MBA, Master's in Accounting) advantageous.
• Minimum 8-10 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, with at least 5 years in supervisory or leadership capacities.
• Demonstrated success in financial services, commercial lending, or similar regulated industries.
• Deep expertise in GAAP, SOX compliance, financial controls, and regulatory reporting.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, QuickBooks), advanced Excel, and financial modeling tools.
• Exceptional leadership skills with a track record of building and motivating teams.
• Strong analytical mindset, with the ability to translate complex data into actionable insights.
• Outstanding communication skills for interacting with executives, auditors, and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to thrive in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments.

Why Join Us

This Controller opportunity stands out for its blend of stability and growth potential. Work within a relationship-centric culture where your leadership will have immediate, tangible effects. Enjoy high visibility with executive leadership, the autonomy to innovate financial processes, and the chance to support a firm's continued expansion in Fort Worth's thriving economy.

Robert Half offers unparalleled access to top-tier opportunities like this. For confidential consideration, contact Kevin Sweet at 682-499-1182 or Kevin.Sweet@RobertHalf.com. Base salary estimated at $140,000-$200,000 annually, commensurate with experience, plus comprehensive benefits.

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