Assistant Controller

Unity Search; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Search in Dallas Uptown seeks an Assistant Controller to partner with the Corporate Controller and lead a team of 8–10. The role will manage corporate accounting, drive process improvements and coordinate internal/external reporting.

You will interact regularly with divisional leaders and the CFO/CEO on key initiatives. Ideal candidates bring a CPA, 10+ years of related experience, and a background in public accounting or consulting.

Qualifications

• CPA required and active license.
• 10+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Public accounting firm foundation is a big plus.
• Accounting consulting background could also be beneficial.
• Current supervisory experience is essential; strong leadership is important.
• Experience with public company environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Staff development and leadership – oversee 8–10 people.
• Project management – regular communication with department heads.
• Corporate accounting responsibilities.
• Process improvement initiatives.
• Technical accounting activities.
• Ad hoc reporting duties.
• Internal and external reporting tasks.
• External audit support and coordination.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Public company experience

Team development

Education

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Job description

Unity Search has been retained by an international, fast-growing Uptown Dallas multi-unit franchising company in its search for an Assistant Controller. Our client is targeting a highly motivated person with strong leadership and communication skills who is comfortable communicating with people at all levels of an organization.

• Fast-growing company with an excellent management team and great brand economics
• Much ability to make an impact – position will converse regularly with divisional leaders across the company and will also interact with the CFO (and CEO)
• Company has a great track record of internal promotion and rewarding top performers – “they will be taken care of”
• Strong opportunity for career development – this is a dynamic role within a dynamic company that is continuing to grow and is always looking for ways to do processes better
• Professional environment with some unique perks

Primary Responsibilities:

This role will directly support the Corporate Controller and will be responsible for a variety of responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Staff Development and Leadership – oversee a team of 8-10 people
• Project Management - Regular Communication with Department Heads Across the Company
• Corporate Accounting
• Process Improvement
• Technical Accounting
• Ad Hoc Reporting
• Internal and External Reporting
• External Audit Support

Requirements:

• CPA required
• 10+ years of relevant experience highly preferred
• Public accounting firm foundation a big plus
• Accounting consulting foundation could also be good for this role
• Current supervisory experience required – leadership skills are VERY important in this role
• Public company exposure