Hands-On Corporate Controller | Lead Close, FP&A & Audit

Pugh Executive Search; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Pugh Executive Search is assisting in the search for a Controller for a PE-backed, Arlington–based client. Reporting to the CEO, this individual will lead a small Accounting team of up to four and serve as the organization’s primary owner of day-to-day accounting operations and consolidated financial reporting.

The Controller will direct all financial and operational reporting, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery of consolidated financial statements, FP&A outputs, and audit

Qualifications

• Hands-on Financial Controller with 8+ years of accounting experience.
• Manufacturing or construction background preferred.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Deep knowledge of project accounting, job costing, ASC 606 revenue recognition.
• GAAP and core accounting procedures.
• Experience overseeing planning and budgeting across multiple entities.
• Proven success leading external financial audits.
• Experience with PE-backed portfolio companies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations and consolidated financial reporting.
• Direct financial and operational reporting, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery of statements.
• Strengthen internal controls and enforce process discipline.
• Motivate and develop the accounting team while managing multiple priorities.
• Oversee the general ledger, monthly close, and audits.

Skills

Hands-on leadership

Advanced Excel

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Audit experience

ERP experience

Project accounting

ASC 606

Communication skills

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Pugh Executive Search is assisting in the search for a Controller for a PE-backed, Arlington–based client. Reporting to the CEO, this individual will lead a small Accounting team of up to four and serve as the organization’s primary owner of day-to-day accounting operations and consolidated financial reporting.

The Controller will direct all financial and operational reporting, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery of consolidated financial statements, FP&A outputs, and audit