Controller

Fort Worth, Texas

Fin/Acct/HR: Direct Hire Jun 21, 2026

This is what you'll do:

• Your work is entirely independent; almost all or all work is completed without supervisor's guidance, direction, and approval.
• You will provide supervision with direct reports; provides frequent guidance and direction to others.
• This position requires a comprehensive understanding of the technical aspects, principles, theories, and concepts of the job and some knowledge of relevant disciplines, programs, and regulations.
• This position requires extensive verbal and written communication skills; conveys information that is highly complex, thoroughly detailed, and/or impactfully subjective; has a great deal of influence over others.
• You'll make decisions that are more significant in their impact, influencing overall program or project success, finances, and/or the ability to meet objectives; errors are not readily apparent due to the complexity of work process/product or time between decisions and results; errors typically result in significant expenditure of time, resources, and funds to correct.
• You'll review organizational policies for the organization ensuring the proper controls are in place and adhere to GAAP accounting rules and regulations. Interprets, executes, and recommends modifications to company-wide policies.
• You'll explore new methods and strategies to promote and enhance achieving organization's mission safely, efficiently, and effectively. Leads the development and implementation of new solutions, programs, and initiatives.
• You'll participate in the organization's planning process, interpreting business strategies, establishing strategic plans and objectives for multiple areas and functions. Decisions may affect the entire organization.
• You'll work on problems in variable situations that typically require complex analysis, interpretation, or evaluation of intangible factors; directs the resolution of complex problems that have impact beyond own area; participates in development of methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for projects, programs, and people.

You'll primarily do this:

• You'll prepare, analyze, and present financial and management reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
• You'll post monthly journal entries, reconciliation of cash and investment accounts, and preparation of appropriate documentation/supporting schedules.
• You'll update accounting policies/procedures and develop standard operating procedures for the department, while keeping an automation for efficiency mindset to streamline accounting functions.
• You'll oversee the payroll process and review and approve bi-weekly payroll as well as fund retirement and HSA contributions.
• You'll oversee accounts receivable and payable process flows including the approvals, preparation, processing, coding and posting of all invoices, as well as proper reconciliation.
• You'll maintain all subsidiary schedules and reconciliations of balance sheet accounts including fixed assets, prepaid expenses, restricted net assets etc.
• You'll also maintain/update the chart of accounts and performs necessary system updates.
• You'll provide budget and reporting documentation for private grants using organization's functional allocation of expenses and other sources.
• You'll engage with departments to prepare budgets for Federal, State and local government contracts; prepares and submits invoices (including appropriate back-up data).
• You'll manage organizational cash flow and forecasting
• You'll assist the CFO in preparation of annual, multi-departmental operating budget as well as multi-year forecasts.
• You'll lead accounting activities to ensure compliance with GAAP and integrity of GL balances with an effective internal control environment
• You'll work with CFO to prepare schedules and reconciliations for annual audit.
• You'll help prepare the 990 and monthly reporting for employee retirement.
• You'll provide guidance and contract negotiation on vendor selection including commercial insurance, health insurance, workers' compensation, etc.
• Lastly, other duties as assigned.

This is what you'll need! Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field
• 7 years of related experience in related function in comparable environment
• 3 years of management experience
• Experience with Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Accounting Systems.

Preferred Education and Experience

• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in similar or related function
• CPA preferred

Team Development/Management You'll recruit and manage the finance team. Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality. Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach. Establish and monitor staff performance and development goals, assign accountabilities, set objectives, establish priorities, and conduct annual performance appraisals.

• Technical Proficiencies

You'll need Microsoft Office, specifically Excel Proficient with accounting and reporting software

• Communication Skills

Excellent communication and relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders

• Other Competencies

Knowledge of accounting principles and practices; ability to translate financial concepts and effectively collaborate with programmatic and fundraising colleagues without finance backgrounds; ability to organize work and set priorities to meet deadlines; high degree of accuracy and attention to detail; ability to work with financial records in a confidential and professional manner #IND