Controller- Professional Services- Fort Worth
Company: Griffin Search Partners
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description We are partnering with a
high-growth professional services firm in the Fort Worth area to
identify a Controller with direct prior experience serving as a
Controller or Assistant Controller within a professional services
organization. This role requires hands-on leadership of accounting
operations in an environment driven by hourly billing, invoicing,
work-in-progress, and active cash management. The ideal candidate
has already operated at the Controller or Assistant Controller
level in a law firm, CPA firm, consulting firm, or similar
professional services business, and is comfortable scaling people,
processes, and systems alongside rapid growth. Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Operations Lead all day-to-day accounting
functions including general ledger, AP, AR, billing, payroll, and
month-end close Oversee professional services billing operations,
including hourly billing, invoice accuracy, revenue recognition,
and coordination with operations and leadership Ensure timely and
accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual close and financial
reporting Maintain and strengthen internal controls, policies, and
procedures as the organization grows Partner closely with the CFO
on financial reporting, forecasting inputs, and executive-level
insights Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or
related field Current or prior experience as a Controller or
Assistant Controller within a professional services firm 7 years of
progressive accounting experience, including 2 yrs managing a team
CPA or pursing Deep understanding of GAAP based accrual accounting,
including hourly billing, invoicing, AR/AP, WIP, and the cash cycle
Proven experience leading and developing accounting teams Ability
to operate effectively in a high-growth, evolving environment
Benefits 4 weeks PTO, 100% healthcare paid for employee, 4% 401K
match
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