Corporate Controller

Carter Rolan Group; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Carter Rolan Group in Dallas is seeking a hands-on Corporate Controller / Finance Operations Manager to lead the finance function and partner with senior leadership.

You will optimize processes, close monthly, quarterly, and year-end, oversee cash management and reporting, and strengthen internal controls while partnering with owners. The role offers growth into broader finance leadership as the business scales.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' accounting, finance or controllership experience.
• Strong QuickBooks and Excel skills.
• Experience leading accounting operations and financial reporting.
• Hands-on approach with attention to detail.
• Experience documenting processes and implementing operational improvements.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Confidence working closely with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day accounting and finance function.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end and year-end close.
• Prepare financial reporting for senior leadership.
• Oversee cash management, bank reconciliations and lender reporting.
• Manage vendor relationships, invoices and payment controls.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Drive process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Strengthen internal controls and financial reporting processes.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, audit and compliance activities.
• Assist with strategic finance projects and future growth initiatives.

Skills

Five+ years experience

QuickBooks

Excel

Accounting operations

Financial reporting

Process documentation

Internal controls

Communications

Senior leadership partnering

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

An established and growing specialty financial services business is seeking a hands-on Corporate Controller / Finance Operations Manager to join its leadership team.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional who enjoys improving processes, building scalable finance functions, and partnering directly with senior leadership. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow into a broader finance leadership position as the business continues to expand.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the company's leadership team, you will oversee day-to-day accounting operations while driving operational improvements across the finance function.

This is a highly visible role where you\'ll have genuine influence over how the finance department evolves.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day accounting and finance function
• Manage month-end, quarter-end and year-end close
• Prepare financial reporting for senior leadership
• Oversee cash management, bank reconciliations and lender reporting
• Manage vendor relationships, invoices and payment controls
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Drive process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives
• Strengthen internal controls and financial reporting processes
• Support budgeting, forecasting, audit and compliance activities
• Assist with strategic finance projects and future growth initiatives

About You

We\'re looking for more than a traditional accountant.

You'll be someone who enjoys solving problems, improving systems and taking ownership of finance operations within a growing business.

Have plateaued as a Controller? Want broader operational exposure? Want to work directly with owners?

Aspire to become a CFO within the next 3–5 years.

You'll ideally have:

• 5+ years' accounting, finance or controllership experience
• Strong QuickBooks and Excel skills
• Experience leading accounting operations and financial reporting
• A hands-on approach with excellent attention to detail
• Experience documenting processes and implementing operational improvements
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Confidence working closely with senior leadership

Experience within banking, lending, specialty finance, financial services, private credit or loan servicing would be highly advantageous but is not essential.

What’s on Offer

• Clear progression into a senior finance leadership role
• Direct exposure to company ownership
• Opportunity to shape and improve the finance function
• Established, growing business with long-term stability
• Competitive salary and benefits package including medical insurance, 401(k), paid vacation and holidays