Assistant Controller

Sage Search Partners; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 94,500 - 115,500; Full time

Job summary

Sage Search Partners is seeking an Assistant Controller in Irving, TX. This role encompasses operations, accounting, and finance responsibilities with ownership of land takedowns, contract review, GL and SOX work, and forecasting cycles. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, at least 2 years of experience (3+ preferred), and strong GAAP knowledge. A CPA and prior experience in Big 4 or public accounting are preferred. The position requires onsite work 5 days a week and offers a dynamic workplace with excellent work/life balance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in accounting or finance; 3+ years strongly preferred.
• Experience in Big 4 or public accounting audit considered a strong plus.
• Real estate or construction industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own accounting and review for land takedown transactions.
• Collaborate with Construction, Sales, Procurement, and Acquisitions teams.
• Build and maintain division forecasts and manage reporting cycles.
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Support SOX control ownership and internal controls environment.
• Drive cross-functional insights and process improvements.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Initiative to find answers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Assistant Controller | Onsite in Irving, TX | Salary Range: Up to $105K base + bonus

Sage Search Partners is seeking an Assistant Controller for a construction client in Irving, TX. This role blends operations, accounting, and finance responsibilities, with meaningful ownership of land takedowns, contract review, GL and SOX work, and forecasting cycles.

In addition to a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and a minimum of 2 years of experience (3+ strongly preferred), the ideal candidate will bring working GAAP knowledge, strong written and verbal communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and the initiative to find answers rather than wait for direction. A CPA is preferred but not required, and Big 4 or public accounting audit experience, particularly at the 3 to 5 year senior level making a first industry move, is a strong plus. If you would like to join a dynamic, leading organization with a proven internal promotion path and excellent work/life balance, apply today.

Responsibilities

• Own accounting and review for land takedown transactions across the Communities portfolio and partner on related contract reviews
• Collaborate daily with Construction, Sales, Procurement, and Acquisitions teams, and maintain constant communication with National Shared Services on A/P matters
• Build and maintain division forecasts across 3 formal forecast and reporting cycles per year, including variance analysis and management reporting support
• Prepare and review journal entries and account reconciliations in support of a timely, accurate month-end close
• Carry select SOX control ownership and support the broader internal controls environment
• Partner with the Division Controller and peer Assistant Controller on close coordination and broader division finance priorities
• Take initiative to drive cross-functional insight and process improvement beyond a traditional close-only seat

Client Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Minimum 2 years of accounting or finance experience; 3+ years strongly preferred, especially for industry-only backgrounds
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with proven collaboration across departments
• Working knowledge of US GAAP
• Stable tenure history (multiple sub-2-year stints will not be considered)
• Ability to work onsite 5 days per week in the Coppell / Las Colinas area
• CPA (active or inactive) preferred but not required
• Big 4 or public accounting audit experience preferred
• Real estate, homebuilding, construction, or other public-company, SOX-compliant industry exposure is a plus
• Prior forecasting, management reporting, or SOX control ownership is a plus

Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview.