Controller, Accounting, Financial Reporting

Lane Search has partnered with a fast-growing DFW client to help fill a confidential Controller role. The position will own the accounting function, including month-end close, financial reporting, cash oversight, and day-to-day accounting support for the executive leadership team. As the business scales, this person will help build out the finance function.

• Manage the month-end close process across multiple entities, including general ledger activity, journal entries, account reconciliations, and close checklist management
• Prepare monthly financial statements and recurring management reports for leadership review
• Analyze account activity and variances; help explain what is driving results and flag issues early
• Oversee cash management, payment approvals, and related controls, and provide working capital visibility
• Build and maintain cash forecasting, and support budgeting as needed
• Maintain strong documentation, internal controls, and accounting process discipline
• Own the accounting system and improve recurring workflows, reporting templates, and close efficiency over time
• Partner with leadership and cross-functional teammates on accounting questions, reporting needs, and process improvements
• Coordinate with external accountants, banks, and other financial partners for reviews, tax support, and recurring requests
• Handle additional accounting priorities as the business requires

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Comfortable working hands-on in a fast-paced environment and partnering directly with leadership
• Strong Excel skills;
  Net Suite experience strongly preferred
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and follow-through