Controller

Financial Additions, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Financial Additions, Inc. is seeking a Controller to lead its accounting and financial reporting for an oil and gas inspection business near the west side of Fort Worth.

This onsite, hands‑on role requires strong project‑based accounting experience, including WIP reporting and job costing in a fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment. Responsibilities include closing monthly and annual books, preparing statements for leadership, monitoring billings and cash flow, and strengthening internal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• Experience as a Controller or accounting leader.
• Strong background in project-based accounting including WIP reporting and job costing.
• Solid understanding of revenue recognition and cost-to-complete estimates.
• Proficient with QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel; payroll accounting knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations and close processes.
• Prepare financial statements and reports for leadership.
• Manage WIP schedules, job costing, and project cost tracking.
• Monitor cash flow, revenue, and billings; strengthen internal controls.
• Collaborate with operations to review performance and update estimates.

Skills

WIP reporting

Job costing

Revenue recognition

Cost-to-complete estimates

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Financial Additions is working with a growing oil and gas inspection company to identify a Controller to lead its accounting and financial reporting functions. This opportunity is ideal for a hands‑on accounting leader with a strong construction or project‑based accounting background, including work‑in‑progress (WIP) reporting and job costing. This is an onsite role near the west side of Fort Worth. The company values accountability, clear communication, teamwork, and a positive attitude. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast‑paced, people‑focused environment and build strong relationships with leadership and staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliations.
• Manage QuickBooks and maintain accurate, timely financial records.
• Lead monthly and annual closing processes.
• Prepare financial statements and reports for company leadership.
• Prepare and review WIP schedules, ensuring accurate reporting of project costs, revenue, and profitability.
• Manage job cost accounting, including tracking labor, materials, and other project expenses against budgets.
• Partner with operations and project leaders to review job performance, investigate cost variances, and update estimates to complete.
• Monitor project billing, underbillings, and overbillings.
• Oversee payroll accounting and collaborate with payroll staff.
• Monitor cash flow and budgets.
• Strengthen accounting procedures, systems, and internal controls.
• Coordinate with outside accountants on tax preparation and reporting.
• Provide financial insights to support business decisions and continued growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required; CPA preferred.
• Experience as a Controller, Accounting Manager, or similar accounting leader.
• Strong construction or project‑based accounting experience, including hands‑on responsibility for WIP reporting and job costing.
• Solid understanding of project revenue recognition, cost-to-complete estimates, and underbilling and overbilling analysis.
• Strong QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel skills.
• Thorough understanding of accounting, payroll, and financial reporting.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with leadership, operations, and staff.
• A proactive, solutions‑oriented approach and willingness to take initiative.
• Experience managing substantial payroll volume is preferred.
• Experience in oil and gas, inspection, construction, or field services is highly desirable.

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