Controller/Director of Finance

Director of Finance & Controller - Austin, TX

$140,000 - $150,000 disc. bonus

4-5 days IN-office schedule

Highly competitive benefits, 4% 401k match, generous PTO, reasonable hours

An established $50M professional services firm in the Austin, TX area - recognized for its exceptional product, outstanding service, and highly personalized client experience - is seeking to add a Director of Finance & Controller to its growing team.

This is a unique opportunity for the right candidate - someone who values a strong culture, an exceptional team, and long-term professional growth within a 100-person firm.

This individual will be excited to join a collaborative, supportive environment and motivated to own the finance and accounting function for a thoughtful and steadily growing organization. The Director of Finance & Controller will embrace a leadership role within the Finance team and partner closely with leaders across the firm. The Director of Finance & Controller will lead all financial operations, including FP&A, budgeting and planning, accounting (from transactional processes through financial reporting), financial systems, and overall fiscal stewardship. In addition to overseeing accounting and reporting, this role will play a critical part in strengthening and enhancing financial processes that support the company’s continued flexibility and growth.

Opportunity Scope:

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Prepare and present monthly financial reports including but not limited to monthly profit and loss by department/business unit/market, actual vs budget by department/business unit/market, balance sheet and cash flow.

• Review and analyze monthly financial results.

• Maintain monthly operating budget and annual company operating budget.

Accounting/Reporting/GL

• Ensure the proper function of all transactional and reporting systems, financial databases and financial software.

• Review and ensure application of appropriate internal controls and financial procedures.

• Lead the preparation and communication of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.

• Lead the preparation and timely filing of all local, state and federal tax returns.

• Lead the month-end close process.

• Review all month-end closing activities including general ledger accounts, balance sheet accounts and overhead cost allocation.

• Lead organizational audit effort with outside accounting firm.

• Seek advice and maintain best practices around compliance with audit requirements, state, federal and local laws.

• Assist team in performing reconciliations and journal entries for month end close as needed as well as preparing and filing monthly sales tax reporting

Strategic Planning/Management/Misc.

• Communicate, engage and interact with Executive Team where financial topics are in play.

• Serve as key transactional contact to banks, lending organizations, auditors, taxing authorities and industry trade partners.

• Assess and evaluate financial performance of the organization with adherence to financial plans, forecasts, budgets and key performance indicators.

• Manage and improved financial systems, software and solutions providing critical financial and operational information; Evaluate Finance Department processes and make suggestions for automating processes and increasing accuracy and efficiency.

• Work with the CEO to establish yearly financial budgets and forecasts in advance of the budgetary period in time to provide adequate review and discussion.

• Implement financial policies, procedures and processes as deemed appropriate by the Executive Team.

Position Preferences:

• 10 years' experience in accounting and finance

• BS in Accounting or Finance

• CPA or MBA preferred but not required

• ERP training (NetSuite, QuickBooks, Sage Intacct or similar)

• Proven ability to mentor and manage 1-2 staff members

• Steadfast belief in servant leadership and customer service

• Be able to support and rally around a founder-led company emphasizing cultural quality and endurance and team spirit

• Ability to work through the mundane, execute stakeholder presentations ..... and keep the big picture in mind!

• Someone who would like to plant true roots and grow with this group (VP, beyond)

$140,000 - $150,000 disc. bonus

4-5 days IN-office schedule

Highly competitive benefits, 4% 401k match, generous PTO, reasonable hours