Controller- Professional Services- Fort Worth

Griffin Search Partners•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

We are partnering with a high-growth professional services firm in the Fort Worth area to identify a Controller with direct prior experience serving as a Controller or Assistant Controller within a professional services organization. This role requires hands-on leadership of accounting operations in an environment driven by hourly billing, invoicing, work-in-progress, and active cash management. The ideal candidate has already operated at the Controller or Assistant Controller level in a law firm, CPA firm, consulting firm, or similar professional services business, and is comfortable scaling people, processes, and systems alongside rapid growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Current or prior experience as a Controller or Assistant Controller within a professional services firm
7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ yrs managing a team
CPA or pursing
Deep understanding of GAAP based accrual accounting, including hourly billing, invoicing, AR/AP, WIP, and the cash cycle
Proven experience leading and developing accounting teams
Ability to operate effectively in a high-growth, evolving environment

Responsibilities

Lead all day-to-day accounting functions including general ledger, AP, AR, billing, payroll, and month-end close
Oversee professional services billing operations, including hourly billing, invoice accuracy, revenue recognition, and coordination with operations and leadership
Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual close and financial reporting
Maintain and strengthen internal controls, policies, and procedures as the organization grows
Partner closely with the CFO on financial reporting, forecasting inputs, and executive-level insights