Assistant Controller — Growth‑Focused, PE‑Backed Firm

Ascension Search Partners; Fort Worth, Arlington (TX, TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A recruiting firm is seeking an Assistant Controller for a middle-market, private equity-backed industrial services company in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. The ideal candidate will lead improvements in financial reporting, oversee accounting processes, and support company growth initiatives. The role requires a proactive accounting leader with extensive experience in public accounting and a CPA designation. Competitive benefits include medical and vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Approximately seven years of experience, including five years in public accounting.
• CPA designation is strongly preferred.
• Experience in a dynamic private equity environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Controller and CFO to improve financial reporting and controls.
• Lead process improvements in accounting close and ERP system utilization.
• Drive special projects aligned with rapid growth.

Skills

Financial reporting

Process improvement

Leadership

CPA designation

Project management

Job description

A recruiting firm is seeking an Assistant Controller for a middle-market, private equity-backed industrial services company in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. The ideal candidate will lead improvements in financial reporting, oversee accounting processes, and support company growth initiatives. The role requires a proactive accounting leader with extensive experience in public accounting and a CPA designation. Competitive benefits include medical and vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan.