Controller (will be CFO quickly)
- $160,000 - $200,000
- Watauga, TX
Controller – High-Growth PE-Backed Company - Looking for Public Acct Exp
A bit about us:
Private equity-backed company in Fort Worth is looking for a high-potential Controller to join their tight-knit, high-performing team. This is a key leadership role with a clear growth path to CFO within the next 3 years.
We’re looking for someone who’s not just managing from a distance—you’ll be in the details, owning core accounting functions and partnering closely with leadership and the PE firm to drive strategic reporting and decision-making.
We’re looking for someone who’s not just managing from a distance—you’ll be in the details, owning core accounting functions and partnering closely with leadership and the PE firm to drive strategic reporting and decision-making.
Why join us?
Family-oriented environment with incredible retention and leadership accessibility
No micromanagement—just support from a collaborative CFO and open-door CEO
Excellent benefits: 3 weeks PTO (negotiable), 401k with 4% match, health/dental/vision, education reimbursement, and paid volunteer days
Real career growth: This isn’t just a Controller role—it’s a stepping stone to becoming the next CFO
No micromanagement—just support from a collaborative CFO and open-door CEO
Excellent benefits: 3 weeks PTO (negotiable), 401k with 4% match, health/dental/vision, education reimbursement, and paid volunteer days
Real career growth: This isn’t just a Controller role—it’s a stepping stone to becoming the next CFO
Job Details
What You’ll Own:
Full ownership of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close
Preparation and delivery of financial reports for executive and PE stakeholders
Oversee state tax filings, audit prep, and key compliance work
Partner with internal teams on financial strategy, systems, and reporting improvements
Manage and eventually grow a small accounting team
Ideal Background:
2–6 years in public accounting (Big 4 strongly preferred)
CPA or on track to obtain
Strong experience in audit
Excel-savvy with working knowledge of SQL or data automation tools a plus
Self-starter mindset—you're smart, motivated, and thrive when trusted to take ownership
Ability to grow with the business and step into broader leadership
Full ownership of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close
Preparation and delivery of financial reports for executive and PE stakeholders
Oversee state tax filings, audit prep, and key compliance work
Partner with internal teams on financial strategy, systems, and reporting improvements
Manage and eventually grow a small accounting team
Ideal Background:
2–6 years in public accounting (Big 4 strongly preferred)
CPA or on track to obtain
Strong experience in audit
Excel-savvy with working knowledge of SQL or data automation tools a plus
Self-starter mindset—you're smart, motivated, and thrive when trusted to take ownership
Ability to grow with the business and step into broader leadership
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