Corporate Controller

State

Dallas, TX

Specialism

Construction

Compensation

$190,000 - $200,000

ABOUT THE COMPANY

  • PE-backed Engineering Consulting & Technical Services platform
  • Rapidly scaling through acquisitions across the U.S.
  • Operates across Engineering, Infrastructure, Testing, Inspection & Certification, and Advisory Services
  • Project-based consulting environment
  • Establishing a new Shared Services Center in Dallas, transitioning Finance operations from New York

THE ROLE

  • Corporate Controller based in Dallas, TX
  • Reports directly to the US CFO
  • Highly visible leadership role during a pivotal transformation and growth phase
  • Key role in building future finance infrastructure and supporting national expansion
  • This is a builder role — not a maintenance position

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

  • Direct exposure to the US CFO and executive leadership team
  • Build and structure a high-performing accounting organization from the ground up
  • Lead a multi-entity accounting function within a complex, high-growth environment
  • Significant involvement in acquisition integration and finance transformation initiatives
  • High level of ownership, visibility, and influence across the business
  • Strong entrepreneurial culture with substantial growth runway ahead

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead the full accounting function and manage a growing team
  • Drive month-end close optimization and improve reporting timelines
  • Oversee consolidations and multi-entity accounting operations
  • Standardize processes across newly acquired entities
  • Support the design and implementation of a scalable Shared Services model
  • Partner cross-functionally with operational and business leaders across the organization

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

  • 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership within complex or multi-entity organizations
  • Strong hands-on controllership capabilities — comfortable staying close to the details
  • Deep understanding of project-based / percentage-of-completion revenue recognition (engineering, consulting, professional services, construction-adjacent industries)
  • Experience in high-growth, acquisitive, or PE-backed environments preferred
  • CPA strongly preferred

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