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Senior Department Controller; FP&A | Accounting | Budgeting & Forecasting

Job in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, 75215, USA
Listing for: Kaav Inc
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-14
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 90000 - 130000 USD Yearly USD 90000.00 130000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Senior Department Controller (FP&A | Accounting | Budgeting & Forecasting)
  • Supports one of the largest departments (~300 employees)
  • Covers:
    Roadways, Airfield, Facilities
Core Responsibilities
  • Strong accounting foundation (CPA not required)
  • Month-end close:
  • Journal entries
  • Closing books (5-day close cycle)
  • Hands-on individual contributor role (“in the weeds”)
  • Lead annual budgeting process
  • Manage forecasting:
  • Budget + outlook loaded into planning tools
  • Heavy business partnering
    :
  • Works with 33 managers, 4 AVPs, and 1 VP
  • Understand their operations and expenses
  • Minimal revenue (small water revenue via commercial development)
  • CAPEX handled by a separate department
  • Reclassify costs to correct projects/funds
Technical & Systems Requirements
  • Experience with:
  • Planning tools (One Stream, etc.)
  • Strong understanding of:
  • Budgeting
  • Forecasting
  • Fund accounting
  • Cost center accuracy
  • Must be able to manipulate and analyze large datasets (“slice and dice data”)
Role Profile
  • Hybrid of:
  • Senior Accounting
  • Senior FP&A
  • NOT a corporate controller profile:
  • Compensation not aligned with that level
  • Role is highly hands‑on (no team management focus)
  • Alternative title to search:
    Senior Accountant
Ideal Candidate Profile
  • Strong business partnering experience with senior leadership
  • Budgeting and forecasting expertise
  • Advanced systems and data analysis capabilities
  • Comfortable working independently without heavy direction
  • Well‑rounded experience across accounting and FP&A
Top Priorities (Top 3+)
  • Accounting
  • Heavy journal entries
  • 5‑day close cycle
  • Ability to go deep and step back strategically
  • Budgeting
  • Large component (can be taught but must be capable)
  • Business Partnering
  • Forecasting responsibilities
  • Direct line to VP Finance
  • Dotted line to VP of ETAM
  • Corporate office at south airport entrance
  • This role sits with ETAM (~1 mile away)
  • Maintenance‑focused group
  • Casual dress (jeans, button‑ups)
  • Cross‑functional collaboration:
  • Accounting + Operations (ETAM)
  • Patience and coaching ability
  • Work with non‑financial stakeholders
  • Training:
  • First 3–4 months in accounting office
  • Then transition to ETAM
  • Must balance:
Work Schedule & Hours
  • On‑site: 5 days/week (flexible for life, but primarily on‑site)
  • Hours:
  • Initial ramp‑up may exceed 40 hours/week
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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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