Controller

Spectrum Search Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Search Group represents a growing multi-location transportation company seeking a hands-on Controller who wants more than just closing the books. This is an opportunity to partner directly with ownership, improve processes, and help build the foundation for the next stage of growth.

You will own the close, improve reporting accuracy, strengthen controls, and lead an accounting function that scales with expansion across locations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong GL, close, and reconciliation experience.
• Previous leadership or team management experience.
• Automotive, fleet, rental, dealership, transportation, or related industry experience is a plus.
• Someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves and driving change.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate current accounting processes and identify improvement opportunities.
• Streamline reconciliations and shorten month-end close timelines.
• Deliver accurate, timely financial reporting and operational insights.
• Partner with leadership to support growth initiatives and business decisions.
• Develop scalable processes that support future expansion.

Skills

Leadership

Close process

Process improvement

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Our client is a growing multi-location Transportation company seeking a hands-on Controller who wants more than just closing the books. This is an opportunity to step into a visible role, partner directly with ownership, improve processes, and help build the foundation for the next stage of growth.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Direct access to ownership and key decision-makers
• Opportunity to put your stamp on the accounting function and create lasting improvements
• Lead accounting for an expanding multi-location business
• High-impact role with significant visibility and influence across the organization

The Opportunity:

We're looking for a hands-on accounting leader who enjoys solving problems, finding efficiencies, and building scalable processes. This individual will own the close process, improve reporting accuracy, strengthen controls, and help create a more efficient accounting operation.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate current accounting processes and identify improvement opportunities
• Streamline reconciliations and shorten month-end close timelines
• Deliver accurate, timely financial reporting and operational insights
• Partner with leadership to support growth initiatives and business decisions
• Develop scalable processes that support future expansion

Experience:

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong GL, close, and reconciliation experience
• Previous leadership or team management experience
• Automotive, fleet, rental, dealership, transportation, or related industry experience is a plus
• Someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves and driving change

Compensation:

Up to $130K base + bonus