Controller

• Location: Dallas, Texas
• Type: Dallas:Fin/Acct/HR:Contract External
• Job #10683

Contract-to-Hire: Controller 10683
Our client is looking for a Controller to join their team on a contract-to-hire basis. 

This role is remote, but candidates must be located in the DFW metroplex. 

Key Qualifications: 

• Must be a strong, experienced (15-20 years of experience), and hands-on Controller
• Must be skilled with complex accounting, including acquisitions, intercompany transactions, multi-entity accounting, and consolidations 
• Experience with a holding company / K1s is required 
• System: Spectrum ERP is helpful, but not required 
• Industry experience: construction, oil & gas, construction services, oil & gas services, or related industry experience is highly preferred 

Summary:
Our client is seeking a strategic, hands-on Controller to lead and scale their accounting and finance function. This is not a traditional back-office role, this is a high-visibility leadership position with direct exposure to executive leadership, private equity stakeholders, and operational decision-making.
The ideal candidate is a builder, operator, and problem-solver who can function as a true partner to the business, with the capability to grow into a CFO role.

The Opportunity:
You will take ownership of the entire accounting function while helping shape financial strategy, infrastructure, and scalability. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in high-growth, complex environments, including private equity-backed organizations, multi-entity structures, and evolving operational models.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all aspects of accounting operations: month-end close, financial reporting, consolidations, and compliance
• Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing accounting team working in multiple locations
• Partner with executive leadership to provide financial insights, KPI analysis, and strategic recommendations
• Drive system implementations, ERP optimization, and process automation 
• Establish and enhance internal controls, policies, and scalable processes
• Support M&A activity, including due diligence, integration, and Quality of Earnings processes, post-close financial structuring
• Oversee cash management, forecast support, and working capital optimization
• Lead audit processes and coordinate with external auditors and advisors
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, HR, and leadership to improve financial visibility and performance

Qualifications: 

• 15–20+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including Controller-level leadership
• Strong experience in private equity-backed, multi-entity, or high-growth environments
• Proven success in building and scaling accounting functions
• Deep understanding of GAAP, accrual accounting, and financial reporting
• Hands-on experience with Spectrum and other ERP systems and system implementations (Spectrum, Traqsperra, SAP Concur, Microsoft 365, Agave, Procore)
• Demonstrated involvement in M&A, integrations, or corporate restructuring
• Ability to operate both strategically and tactically—comfortable rolling up sleeves
• Strong leadership presence with excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Ideal Qualifications: 

• Construction, Industrial, Energy, or related sectors
• Experience supporting organizations through rapid growth, transformation, or ownership changes
• Background working closely with CFOs, CEOs, and private equity sponsors

Why This Role:

• Direct exposure to executive leadership and investors
• Opportunity to build and shape the finance function
• Pathway to CFO-level responsibility
• High-impact role in a dynamic, growth-focused environment