Assistant Controller

NextStep Recruiting; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

NextStep Recruiting is assisting a growing, private services organization in the Fort Worth area to hire an experienced Assistant Controller/Senior Accounting Manager. The candidate will oversee labor costing, project accounting, payroll, and related reporting while partnering with external auditors as needed.

The role requires a CPA or progress toward certification, strong ERP experience (NetSuite/Workday/MS Dynamics), and proven staff leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• CPA credential is a big plus.
• Experience in large, multi-location industries with high hourly labor costs.
• ERP experience with NetSuite/Workday/MS Dynamics.
• Experience with audits and audit liaison; public accounting a plus.
• Strong communication and staff development skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee labor costing, project accounting, and payroll accounting.
• Produce labor-related reporting and analyses.
• Assist in audits and coordinate with external auditors.
• Develop and mentor accounting staff; support controller.
• Support close processes and financial reporting.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Staff development

Strong communication

Audit liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Tools

NetSuite

Workday

MS Dynamics

Job description

Assistant Controller. NextStep Recruiting is working with a $400M plus revenue, privately held services organization in the N. Ft. Worth, TX market that is looking to hire an experienced Sr. Accounting Manager or Assistant Controller for their growing accounting team. Candidates should have the following experience and credentials:

• A bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) a big plus
• Experience in a large, national, multi-location industry with high hourly labor costs such as construction, retail, services, hospitality, restaurants, etc. is a big plus
• Experience with labor costing, project accounting, payroll accounting, labor-related reporting, a big plus
• Strong experience with ERP's such as NetSuite, Workday, MS Dynamics, etc. Advanced Excel
• Experience with audits and audit liaison work. Public accounting experience a plus
• Strong communication skills and developing staff

Our client is urgent to hire. Base salary can be negotiable depending on experience, with a target salary range initially identified in the $145k - $170k base salary range plus 20% annual bonus potential. This role is hybrid in the N. Ft. Worth area, so a commute to N. Ft. Worth must be desirable.

NextStep Recruiting provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, or applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities.