Controller

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing Services seeks a diligent Controller for its Finance/Accounting team in Texas. The in-office role requires 8-10+ years leading accounting staff, strong GAAP knowledge, and QuickBooks experience.

You will supervise, modernize records, and deliver timely financial statements. The position emphasizes tax and external reporting coordination with CPA firms, internal controls, and cost optimization.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Accounting or Finance required
• CPA preferred but not required
• 8-10+ years’ experience as an accounting leader or team lead of 3-5 staff
• Consolidated reporting/inter-company accounting experience (20+ entities)
• Strong accounting backbone and knowledge of GAAP
• Financial statement preparation and analysis
• Controls and financial reporting experience
• Leadership abilities to manage staff and mentor team

Responsibilities

• Finance and Accounting Systems – ensure books are accurate and managed timely
• Cash Flow Management – provide strategic financial insights
• Internal Controls – create and monitor policies
• Audit Liaison & External Reporting – coordinate with auditors and CPA firm
• Compliance – ensure compliance with local laws and regulations
• Reporting and Analysis – provide financial reporting to guide decisions
• Leadership – mentor accounting staff
• Cost Controls – identify efficiencies and cost reductions

Skills

Leadership

GAAP

Financial reporting

QuickBooks

Education

BS/BA in Accounting or Finance

MST/MBA in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Consolidated reporting

Job description

Our profitable, supportive client – comprised of a real estate and non-profit client portfolio – is looking to add a diligent, team-minded Controller to its Finance/Accounting team. The Controller will ensure production of accurate books and records, corresponding with professional support services, and collaborating with other directors and managers within the organization. He/she will work diligently to modernize accounting records and systems, strive to improve accounting close and lead and mentor a growing in-house accounting team.

Location is convenient to Spicewood, Marble Falls, Horseshoe Bay, Burnet and Round Rock. This is an in-office position.

Opportunity Breakdown

• Finance and Accounting Systems – Ensure the books are accurate and managed on a timely basis; including invoice approvals/coding, payroll, general ledger, subledgers, journal entries, asset register, among others.
• Cash Flow Management – Monitoring and balancing cash flows to meet obligations and optimize investment. Provide strategic financial insights through analysis, reporting, and recommendations.
• Internal Controls – Creating and monitoring company policies and internal controls.
• Audit Liaison & External Reporting – Coordinating with external financial, compliance, and tax auditors; preparing company tax and financial statements in coordination with external CPA firm.
• Compliance – Ensuring compliance with local law, tax provisions, and relevant financial regulations.
• Reporting and Analysis – Provide financial reporting and analysis to guide decision-making.
• Leadership – Mentoring and managing the accounting and financial staff.
• Cost Controls – Identifying efficiencies and opportunities for cost reductions across business.

Desired Experience / Requirements

• BS/BA in Accounting or Finance required. CPA preferred but not required
• Public accounting or audit experience is required
• MST/MBA in Accounting or Finance preferred but not required
• QuickBooks experience is required
• 8-10+ years’ experience working as an accounting leader, or team lead of at least 3-5 staff
• Consolidated reporting/inter-company accounting experience is required (20+ entities)
• Strong accounting backbone and knowledge of GAAP
• Financial statement preparation and analysis required
• Strong exposure/experience with controls and financial reporting activities
• Openness and ability to help manage clerical accounting with staff resources
• Proven leadership traits and abilities – understand how to take care of a team!
• Superb customer service abilities, both with internal and external stakeholders and clients
• Secure client portfolio – steady work, stable process and company history
• $160,000 - $180,000 – depending on experience offered