Senior Controller: POC/WIP Lead with Sage Intacct

The HT Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The HT Group is seeking a hands-on Controller (Business Unit) in Austin, TX to oversee accounting and financial operations within a newly acquired subsidiary. You will lead monthly closes, manage POC and WIP accounting, and implement Sage Intacct for the acquired entity, partnering with operational leadership on financial performance.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong technical accounting foundations, and CPA preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience including leadership.
• Strong understanding of POC, ASC 606, and WIP accounting.
• Sage Intacct cloud ERP experience and prior software implementation leadership.
• CPA or related certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting and financial activities across assigned entities.
• Lead the monthly close process and ensure timely, accurate reporting.
• Manage POC and WIP accounting in line with standards.
• Lead the Sage Intacct implementation for the acquired entity.
• Partner with operational leadership on financial performance and decisions.
• Oversee billing activities for accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare forecasts, management reports, and ad hoc analyses.
• Coordinate and support the annual external audit process.
• Assist with tax documentation and compliance requirements.
• Train, supervise, and develop accounting staff.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen procedures and reporting.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Internal controls

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

The HT Group is seeking a hands-on Controller (Business Unit) in Austin, TX to oversee accounting and financial operations within a newly acquired subsidiary. You will lead monthly closes, manage POC and WIP accounting, and implement Sage Intacct for the acquired entity, partnering with operational leadership on financial performance.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong technical accounting foundations, and CPA preferred.