Controller

Thomas Edwards Group; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Thomas Edwards Group in Arlington, TX is seeking a Corporate Controller to lead its accounting function and support growth across multiple locations. The role reports to the CFO and will oversee general ledger, consolidations, internal controls, audit coordination, and working capital management.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong US GAAP knowledge, CPA preferred, and a proven ability to lead an inventory-intensive environment with multi-entity

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• CPA strongly preferred for leadership and external reporting responsibilities.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership roles.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all corporate accounting activities including general ledger, financial reporting, consolidations, and control environments.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely, accurate reporting.
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements and internal reporting packages for executives.
• Coordinate audits with external auditors and support tax-related matters with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and enforce accounting policies, controls, and scalable processes across multi-entity operations.
• Mentor and develop a multi-location accounting team and drive continuous process improvements.

Skills

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Leadership

ERP systems

Consolidations

Audit coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA strongly preferred

Tools

ERP platforms

Job description

Back Controller
Controller Arlington , Texas Fort Worth:Fin/Acct/HR:Direct Hire Sep 30, 2026

Corporate Controller

Position Summary

A growing, private equity-backed distribution organization is seeking an experienced Corporate Controller to lead its accounting function and support the continued growth and evolution of the business.

Reporting directly to the CFO, the Corporate Controller will oversee a multi-location accounting organization and be responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of the company’s financial reporting. This individual will provide leadership across corporate accounting, general ledger, multi-entity consolidations, financial reporting, internal controls, audit, and working capital-related accounting activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting leader to join an organization undergoing significant growth and transformation. The Corporate Controller will inherit an established accounting team while having the opportunity to evaluate the current structure, improve processes, strengthen controls, and help build a more scalable accounting function.

The ideal candidate will have experience leading accounting within a multi-entity, multi-location and inventory-intensive environment. Distribution, wholesale, logistics, manufacturing, or similar industry experience is highly valued.

This position is based in Arlington, Texas and is primarily in-office.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all corporate accounting activities, including general ledger, financial reporting, account reconciliations, consolidations, and related accounting operations.
• Manage and continuously improve monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare, review, and approve consolidated financial statements and internal financial reporting packages for executive leadership and other stakeholders.
• Ensure accounting practices and financial statements are maintained in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
• Establish, document, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, controls, and standards across a multi-entity organization.
• Oversee key balance sheet and working capital accounts, including accounts receivable, inventory, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, and fixed assets.
• Partner with operational leaders to strengthen financial discipline and improve the accuracy and consistency of financial information across multiple locations.
• Maintain an effective internal control environment designed to safeguard company assets and support reliable financial reporting.
• Serve as the primary accounting contact for external auditors and coordinate annual audits, supporting schedules, documentation, and resolution of audit requests.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and internal stakeholders regarding income tax, sales and use tax, property tax, and other compliance matters.
• Provide oversight of treasury-related activities and lender or credit facility reporting as needed.
• Partner closely with FP&A and executive leadership on financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
• Identify and lead process improvement opportunities across Accounting, including standardization, automation, systems enhancements, and reduction of manual or redundant processes.
• Support accounting integration related to acquisitions and other organizational changes.
• Evaluate the existing accounting organization and help develop a scalable structure to support continued growth.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a multi-location accounting team while establishing clear expectations, accountability, cross-training, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with significant experience in an accounting leadership or controllership capacity.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience leading month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Strong multi-entity accounting and consolidation experience.
• Experience managing and developing accounting teams, ideally across multiple locations.
• Experience within an inventory-intensive, multi-SKU business environment strongly preferred.
• Distribution, wholesale, logistics, automotive aftermarket, manufacturing, or similar industry experience preferred.
• Experience within a private equity-backed or other growth-oriented environment is a plus but not required.
• Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, process improvements, or organizational transformation is preferred.
• Strong ERP and financial systems experience, including the ability to operate effectively in environments with manual processes.
• Experience implementing accounting automation or process improvements is highly valued.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on within a changing, growth-oriented organization.