Controller

Spot On Talent; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Spot On Talent is seeking a Controller for a privately held family of DFW companies spanning real estate, commercial construction, and specialty trades. This role reports directly to ownership, offering autonomy, visibility, and real impact in a 100% Dallas-Fort Worth environment with no travel.

You will own month-end close, intercompany flows, job costing, and cash flow across 3 entities, while leading a small accounting team and coordinating with the CPA firm and brokers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field.
• 5-7+ years accounting experience with 3-5 years as Controller/Accounting Manager in construction/field services.
• Strong job costing and construction cash flow expertise.
• Multi-entity/intercompany experience.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks; Procore a plus; advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end/year-end close, financial statements, variance analysis, and cash flow projections for 3 entities.
• Manage intercompany transactions, including payroll funding/reimbursement flows.
• Drive job costing and profitability analysis; flag margin erosion early.
• Oversee enterprise cash flow, AP/AR, and rolling forecasts.
• Manage payroll/benefits administration and compliance.
• Handle sales/use tax, licensing, and insurance coordination; primary contact for CPA firm, brokers, and bonding agents.
• Lead a small team (accounting manager + staff accountants)

Skills

Job costing

Cash flow management

Multi-entity accounting

Leadership

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

QuickBooks Desktop

QuickBooks Online

Excel

Job description

Tired of being three layers removed from the decision-makers? This Controller seat reports directly to ownership - real autonomy, real visibility, real impact.

About the Company

A privately held family of DFW companies spanning real estate, commercial construction, and specialty trades: general contracting, concrete, painting, electrical, and specialty finish work across North Texas.

Why this role stands out

• Direct line to ownership; no committees, no bureaucracy
• Own three standalone entity financials (no consolidations, no covenant complexity)
• Shape the process: QuickBooks Desktop to Online modernization on the horizon
• 100% Dallas-Fort Worth, no travel or job-site visits

What You'll Do

• Own month-end/year-end close, financial statements, variance analysis, and cash flow projections for 3 entities
• Manage intercompany transactions, including payroll funding/reimbursement flows
• Drive job costing and profitability analysis; flag margin erosion early
• Oversee enterprise cash flow, AP/AR, and rolling forecasts
• Manage payroll/benefits administration and compliance
• Handle sales/use tax, licensing, and insurance coordination; primary contact for CPA firm, brokers, and bonding agents
• Lead a small team (accounting manager + staff accountants)

What You Bring

• Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance/Business preferred (equivalent experience considered); CPA/CMA a plus
• 5-7+ years progressive accounting experience, incl. 3-5 years as Controller/Accounting Manager in construction, contracting, or field services
• Strong job costing and construction cash flow expertise
• Multi-entity/intercompany experience
• QuickBooks proficiency (Procore a plus); advanced Excel