Controller

Controller — Staffing Industry

5+ years staffing or adjacent industry experience required

Location: Remote (Texas-based—DFW preferred; will consider Austin or Houston)

Travel: Occasional (leadership meetings, conferences, in-person interviews as needed)

Are you a process-driven Controller ready for your next high-impact role?

Our client is a national leader in mission-driven staffing, known for advancing workforce equity and transforming careers. As we accelerate our growth, we're hiring a hands-on Controller to lead our accounting function, drive operational excellence, and bring discipline to our high-performing remote team.

What You Will Do

• Own day-to-day accounting operations (AP, AR, invoicing, financial reporting, audit).
• Build and enforce process cadence for a fully remote accounting team (on camera 80%+).
• Maintain the integrity of financial statements in accordance with GAAP and staffing industry best practices.
• Manage deferred revenue schedules, cash flow, and oversee monthly/quarterly/year-end closes.
• Integrate new acquisitions and support the launch of new business lines (e.g., property management division).
• Partner with compliance, sales, and operations teams on customer set-up, invoicing, and regulatory matters.
• Mentor, manage, and develop a Senior Accountant direct report.
• Drive dashboard/reporting improvements; leverage technology and AI tools where possible.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years' experience in a financial leadership role in staffing or adjacent services sector (required).
• Demonstrated success leading accounting teams in a remote, deadline-driven environment.
• Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Online, bill.com (AP), and Paycor (payroll).
• Highly process-oriented with a passion for operational discipline and continuous improvement.
• Hands-on, "working Controller" mentality—comfortable rolling up sleeves.
• Strong communication and presentation skills; professional remote "presence."
• Experience with M&A integration and/or supporting new business lines a plus.
• Not a fit for those seeking work-from-home flexibility for childcare/personal distractions.

Required Skills & Experience

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting (CPA preferred).
• Extensive QuickBooks Online and Excel experience (pivot tables, modeling).
• Proven ability to manage and mentor staff in a high-volume, high-accountability environment.
• Experience in multi-entity and multi-state operations is a plus.

What You Get

• $130K–$150K base salary (firm cap, targeting candidates comfortable in range for two years).
• Annual bonus (up to $12K, based on gross profit performance, paid as a year-end true-up).
• Comprehensive medical (details provided during process), STD, and other benefits.
• ~6 weeks PTO (200 hours vacation + 40 hours sick time per year, policy updating).
• 100% remote role with occasional travel for leadership meetings/events.
• The chance to shape the financial future of a growing, values-driven company.

This is your opportunity to join a thriving, nationally recognized staffing firm where your process orientation and leadership will drive real impact on the business and the lives of traditionally overlooked talent.