Controller

The ODA Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The ODA Group is seeking a Controller in Dallas to own the accounting function, lead a small team, and partner with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic analysis. This role touches across the leadership team to drive financial performance and controls.

Responsibilities include managing the general ledger, close processes, cash reconciliation, and financial reporting with KPIs and management packs. The candidate will develop financial models for pricing and profitability decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is required.
• CPA certification is preferred.
• Manufacturing, distribution, and/or public accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, fixed assets, inventory, and cost accounting.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close with accuracy and timeliness.
• Oversee daily cash reconciliations and posting of cash journals.
• Prepare GL reconciliations and balance sheet roll-forwards.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, KPIs, and management reports.
• Partner with CFO on analysis, variance, and strategic recommendations.
• Lead annual budgeting and periodic forecast updates with variance analysis.
• Develop financial models to support pricing, profitability and strategic decisions.

Skills

General Ledger

Close Process

Cash Reconciliation

KPIs & Reporting

Financial Modeling

Management Communication

Budgeting & Forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

ERP software

Job description

Our client, a $50 million manufacturer/distributor, is looking to hire a Controller. The role offers the opportunity to own the accounting (managing a team of 2-3), work with the CFO on budgeting/forecasting and ad hoc projects and interact with the leadership team across the company.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, inventory accounting, and cost accounting.
• Manage and oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and completeness.
• Responsible for daily cash reconciliations and posting of cash management journal entries
• Prepares general ledger and timely reconciliations of balance sheet accounts
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, key performance indicators (KPIs), and management reporting packages.
• Partner with the CFO to provide financial insights, variance analysis, and recommendations that support business decisions.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and periodic forecast updates, including variance-to-budget analysis and reporting to leadership.
• Develop financial models and ad hoc analysis to support pricing, profitability, and strategic decision-making across the business.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required; CPA preferred
• Manufacturing, distribution, and/or public accounting preferred