Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

Back Controller

Location:

Fort Worth, Texas

Department:
Fin/Acct/HR

Type:
Direct Hire

Posting Date:
June 21, 2026

• Work is entirely independent; almost all or all work is completed without supervisor's guidance, direction, and approval.
• Provide supervision with direct reports; give frequent guidance and direction to others.
• Comprehensive understanding of the technical aspects, principles, theories, and concepts of the job and some knowledge of relevant disciplines, programs, and regulations.
• Extensive verbal and written communication skills; convey information that is highly complex, thoroughly detailed, and/or impactfully subjective; have a great deal of influence over others.
• Make decisions that are more significant in their impact, influencing overall program or project success, finances, and/or the ability to meet objectives; errors are not readily apparent due to the complexity of work process/product or time between decisions and results; errors typically result in significant expenditure of time, resources, and funds to correct.
• Review organizational policies ensuring the proper controls are in place and adhere to GAAP accounting rules and regulations. Interpret, execute, and recommend modifications to company-wide policies.
• Explore new methods and strategies to promote and enhance achieving organization’s mission safely, efficiently, and effectively. Lead the development and implementation of new solutions, programs, and initiatives.
• Participate in the organization’s planning process, interpreting business strategies, establishing strategic plans and objectives for multiple areas and functions. Decisions may affect the entire organization.
• Work on problems in variable situations that typically require complex analysis, interpretation, or evaluation of intangible factors; direct the resolution of complex problems that have impact beyond own area; participate in development of methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for projects, programs, and people.
• Prepare, analyze, and present financial and management reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Post monthly journal entries, reconcile cash and investment accounts, and prepare appropriate documentation/supporting schedules.
• Update accounting policies/procedures and develop standard operating procedures for the department, while maintaining an automation mindset to streamline accounting functions.
• Oversee the payroll process and review and approve bi-weekly payroll as well as fund retirement and HSA contributions.
• Oversee accounts receivable and payable process flows including the approvals, preparation, processing, coding and posting of all invoices, as well as proper reconciliation.
• Maintain all subsidiary schedules and reconciliations of balance sheet accounts including fixed assets, prepaid expenses, restricted net assets, etc.
• Maintain/update the chart of accounts and perform necessary system updates.
• Provide budget and reporting documentation for private grants using organization’s functional allocation of expenses and other sources.
• Engage with departments to prepare budgets for Federal, State and local government contracts; prepare and submit invoices (including appropriate backup data).
• Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting.
• Assist the CFO in preparation of annual, multi-departmental operating budget as well as multi-year forecasts.
• Lead accounting activities to ensure compliance with GAAP and integrity of GL balances with an effective internal control environment.
• Work with CFO to prepare schedules and reconciliations for annual audit.
• Help prepare the 990 and monthly reporting for employee retirement.
• Provide guidance and contract negotiation on vendor selection including commercial insurance, health insurance, workers’ compensation, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Recruit and manage the finance team. Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality. Mentor and develop staff using a supportive and collaborative approach. Establish and monitor staff…