Controller (CPA) – Sage 300 Experience Required

stafffinancialgroup; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Long-term career growth

Executive-level visibility and impact

Job summary

Staff Financial Group seeks an experienced Controller (CPA) to oversee all financial operations for a growth-focused organization in Dallas, onsite. The role combines hands-on accounting with strategic leadership, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and scalable processes.

The ideal candidate brings CPA credentials, 7+ years of progressive experience, and strong Sage 300 ERP expertise to drive reliable financial reporting and robust internal controls.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility.
• Advanced proficiency with Sage 300 ERP.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Experience managing audits and working with external CPA firms.
• Demonstrated ability to improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Strong communication skills with cross-functional collaboration.
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and month-end close processes.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Maintain and improve internal controls and financial policies.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Manage cash flow planning and banking relationships.
• Coordinate external audits and tax filings.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff.
• Optimize and maintain Sage 300 ERP functionality and reporting.
• Partner with executive leadership on financial strategy and growth initiatives.

Skills

CPA certification

Leadership

GAAP expertise

Audit coordination

Sage 300 ERP

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Sage 300 ERP

Job description

Who: An experienced CPA-level accounting leader with strong Sage 300 expertise and a disciplined, hands-on approach to financial management within a growing middle-market organization.
What: Lead all accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls while managing and developing a high-performing accounting team.
When: This is a full-time, long-term leadership opportunity available immediately due to organizational growth.
Where: Onsite in a professional office environment supporting multi-department operations.
Why: The organization is positioned for continued growth and requires a steady financial leader to strengthen reporting accuracy, scalability, and operational discipline.
Office Environment: Professional, team-oriented office setting with executive collaboration and cross-functional interaction.
Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Controller (CPA) to oversee all financial operations for a stable, growth-focused organization. This individual will serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership while maintaining hands-on responsibility for accounting accuracy, compliance, and reporting integrity.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, advanced experience with Sage 300 (ERP), and a proven track record of building reliable financial processes that support operational scalability.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and month-end close processes

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP

• Maintain and improve internal controls and financial policies

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis

• Manage cash flow planning and banking relationships

• Coordinate external audits and tax filings

• Supervise and mentor accounting staff

• Optimize and maintain Sage 300 ERP functionality and reporting

• Partner with executive leadership on financial strategy and growth initiatives

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility

• Advanced proficiency with Sage 300 ERP

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards

• Experience managing audits and working with external CPA firms

• Demonstrated ability to improve accounting processes and internal controls

• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally

• High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail

Preferred Experience

• Experience within a middle-market or multi-entity organization

• Background supporting operational or manufacturing environments

• Experience with system implementations or ERP optimization

Benefits

• Competitive benefits

• Professional, stable environment

• Long-term career growth opportunity

• Executive-level visibility and impact

Controller (CPA) in Dallas, Texas for middle-market company onsite; leads GAAP reporting, Sage 300 ERP, team oversight; CPA and 7+ years required.