Description We are offering a contract-to-hire opportunity for a Controller in Fort Worth, Texas. As a Controller, you will play a crucial role in ensuring financial statements comply with GAAP, improving financial systems, leading the finance team, and managing external audits and tax compliance. Responsibilities + Financial Statement Accuracy: Ensuring that all financial statements are prepared in compliance with GAAP, and that everything is accurately reported for management and external stakeholders. + Process Improvement: Looking at existing financial systems, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing more efficient practices for greater accuracy and speed. + Team Leadership: Managing a finance team, fostering an environment of collaboration, and perhaps mentoring junior team members to build a stronger department. + External Audits & Tax Compliance: Handling communications with external auditors and managing the company's relationship with state and local tax authorities. + Strong Excel Skills: Advanced skills in Excel for data analysis, reporting, and possibly creating financial models or budgeting tools. + AP/AR Management: Overseeing the accounts payable and receivable processes, ensuring everything is processed correctly and in a timely manner. The experience with construction would be useful, especially in areas like project-based costing, which often comes into play when working with contractors, subcontractors, or large-scale infrastructure projects. Top 3 Keys: 1. Strong ERP Knowledge 2. Accounting / GAAP – Financial Statements 3. Construction industry experience Software: Implemented ERP system called COINS in 2023 Excel skills/tools: proficient in excel such as pivot tables, sumifs, vlookups Requirements Education: + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required). + CPA or other relevant certifications (preferred, but not required). Experience: + Minimum of 7-10 years of accounting experience, with at least 3-5 years in a managerial or senior accounting role in the construction industry. + Strong knowledge of construction accounting principles, project cost accounting, and revenue recognition. + Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for construction projects. + Familiarity with construction-specific software (e.g., Coins) is highly preferred but not required. + Proven track record in managing teams and overseeing financial operations for multiple projects simultaneously. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .