Assistant Controller

Finatal; Texas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Finatal, a Texas-based, private equity-backed services business, is seeking an Assistant Controller to partner with the VP of Finance on financial reporting, close management, controls, and broader finance initiatives. The role offers exposure to acquisitions and integrations in a fast-paced environment.

You will actively support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, maintain GL integrity, strengthen internal controls, and drive improvements across accounting processes and systems while

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of progressive accounting experience
• CPA strongly preferred
• Strong technical accounting fundamentals across financial reporting, close, GL and internal controls
• Clear track record of career progression and increasing responsibility
• Ambitious accounting professional with potential to grow into Controller leadership
• Industry background flexible; PE-backed environment experience helpful

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Maintain the general ledger integrity and reconciliations
• Strengthen internal controls and support audits
• Drive improvements across accounting processes and systems
• Collaborate with FP&A and operational teams
• Gain exposure to acquisitions, integrations, and finance transformations

Skills

Accounting

Financial Reporting

Internal Controls

Close Management

Leadership potential

Education

CPA designation

Job description

Finatal is partnering with a leading private equity-backed, Texas-based, multi-site services business to appoint an Assistant Controller as the company continues its next phase of growth and value creation.

Reporting into the VP of Finance, this is a highly visible opportunity within a business approaching $500M in revenue, operating across 70+ locations with more than 1,400 employees. The company continues to invest in operational excellence, strategic acquisitions, and scalable finance infrastructure.

The Opportunity

As Assistant Controller, you'll play a key role within the accounting function, partnering closely with the VP of Finance across financial reporting, close management, technical accounting, controls, and broader finance initiatives. You'll also have a high level of influence with the CFO and the PE sponsor.

This role is designed for a high-potential accounting professional looking to take the next step in their career, with a clear opportunity to develop into the Controller position over time.

You'll support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, maintain the integrity of the general ledger and reconciliations, strengthen internal controls, support audit requirements, and drive improvements across accounting processes and systems. You'll also work cross-functionally with FP&A and operational teams and gain exposure to acquisitions, integrations, and broader finance transformation initiatives.

We're Looking For

Approximately 3-7 years of progressive accounting experience

CPA strongly preferred

Strong technical accounting fundamentals across financial reporting, close, general ledger, reconciliations, and internal controls

Clear track record of career progression and increasing responsibility

High-potential, ambitious accounting professional with the ability and desire to grow into broader accounting leadership

Industry background is flexible; quality of experience, trajectory, and raw horsepower are more important than exact sector alignment

Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, PE-backed environment

Dallas preferred, with consideration for strong candidates across Texas