Corporate Controller - Growth & Strategy Onsite

NextStep Recruiting; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

NextStep Recruiting partnered with a nationally recognized professional services organization to confidentially identify a Corporate Controller. This fully onsite leadership role will oversee accounting operations and serve as a strategic partner to executive and operational leadership.

The ideal candidate has an active CPA, a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, 8+ years of progressive accounting experience including controller-level leadership, and a proven ability to

Qualifications

• Active CPA license and Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including Controller-level leadership or Assistant Controller experience with readiness to step into a broader leadership role.
• Strong technical accounting foundation across GAAP, financial reporting, month-end close, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Demonstrated success improving accounting operations, redesigning internal controls, implementing scalable processes, and driving continuous improvement within a growing organization.
• Significant leadership experience managing accounting teams with the ability to establish KPIs, reporting metrics, accountability standards, and performance expectations.
• Multi-entity accounting experience within legal, healthcare, professional services, or another complex, high-growth environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations and serve as a strategic partner to executive and operational leadership.
• Strengthen accounting infrastructure, processes, and internal controls to support growth.
• Lead and develop accounting teams and establish KPIs and reporting standards.

Skills

CPA license

Leadership

GAAP / financial reporting

Month-end close

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

NetSuite

ERP systems

Job description

NextStep Recruiting partnered with a nationally recognized professional services organization to confidentially identify a Corporate Controller. This fully onsite leadership role will oversee accounting operations and serve as a strategic partner to executive and operational leadership.

The ideal candidate has an active CPA, a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, 8+ years of progressive accounting experience including controller-level leadership, and a proven ability to