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Non-Profit CPA Controller Position: Controller CPA Reports to: Chief Operating Officer Classification: Salaried Exempt... ...will be responsible for the accurate and timely preparation of financial statements and analysi…
Finance & Accounting · Fort Worth, TX
Controller jobs in Fort Worth, TX
Controllers run the accounting function of a company. They own the close process, financial reporting, and internal controls, and manage the accounting team that keeps the numbers accurate and audit-ready.
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$42–$102/hr
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$136k
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needed. Ensures SOX compliance and SEC regulations where applicable. Qualifications Fundamental accounting, internal controls, and SOX knowledge required. Knowledge of US GAAP and SEC regulations required. Excellent verb…
entertainment! Who You Are: We’re seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Controller to join our team. This individual will be responsible for managing our financial activities. Reporting to the VP, Finance, this…
Position Identification: Exempt Reports to: Regional Controller Position Summary: The Staff Accountant is responsible for areas relating to coordination of accounting/ financial compliance within the assigned operating u…
Job Overview: We're seeking a detail-oriented Finance Controller to oversee daily financial operations in our manufacturing environment. This role combines financial expertise with operational insight to drive efficiency…
$25 per hour
Tracking: Maintain and update the internal Monthly Sales file on a daily basis to provide real-time data to leadership. Internal Controls: Assist in developing and enforcing internal accounting policies to protect compan…
$50k - $70k
receivables Assist with weekly payroll processing and payroll records Support financial reporting, job cost tracking, and WIP schedules Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies Qualifications ~ Ba…
Position Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support the organization's accounting operations and financial reporting processes. This individual will play a key role in maintaining accurate finan…
refine programming, as needed ~Prepare weekly check runs, quality control, backup documentation, and mailings ~Reconcile and resolve... ...Degree ~College level course work in Accounting ~Accounting or financial internsh…
Who We Are: Mid-States Distributing ("Mid-States") is the leading Farm, Ranch, and Home Retail Cooperative. Our company is owned by 34 independent Farm, Ranch & Home retailers (“Members”) who operate over 800 stores in 3…
$65k - $100k
operating at a ratio of 60% Tax, 30% write up's, & 10% Audit work. Tax Associate Responsibilities: Organizing and analyzing clients' financial information Taking advantage of opportunities to minimize tax liability throu…
$80k - $100k
Job Posting: Law Firm Controller/ Accountant Location : Fort Worth, TX Job Type : Full-Time Practice Area : Legal/ Accounting Law... ...Accountant, you will be responsible for overseeing the firm's financial operations,…
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What controllers earn in Fort Worth
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $42–$56 | $87k–$116k |
| Mid level | $56–$75 | $116k–$155k |
| Senior | $72–$102 | $150k–$213k |
Adjusted for the Fort Worth market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
GAAP and technical accountingFinancial reportingInternal controlsTeam managementMonth-end and year-end closeAudit managementERP systems (NetSuite, SAP)Cash flow managementProcess documentation
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
How have you improved a close process you inherited?
Give the before and after in days, and the specific changes: reconciliation cadence, checklist ownership, or automation. Show the team came along with the change.
Tell me about your experience managing an external audit.
Describe owning the PBC list, keeping schedules ready year-round, and how the audit concluded — ideally with no material adjustments and a shorter fieldwork period.
How do you design internal controls without slowing the business down?
Show risk-based thinking: strong controls where dollars and fraud risk concentrate, lighter touch elsewhere, and automation where judgment is not needed.
How do you develop and retain your accounting team?
Mention clear ownership of areas, cross-training to remove single points of failure, and giving seniors visible stretch work like audit or systems projects.
Describe a technical accounting issue you had to research and resolve.
Pick something real — revenue recognition, leases, capitalization — and walk through the guidance you applied and how you documented the position.
How do you work with FP&A and the CFO?
Frame the controller as the source of trustworthy actuals: clean, timely closes that let FP&A forecast and the CFO speak to the board with confidence.
Tell me about a time you found or prevented a material problem.
Show vigilance plus process: how the issue surfaced, how you contained and corrected it, and the control you added afterward.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For controllers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Lead with the scope you controlled: revenue, entity count, team size, and audit firm relationships.
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Quantify close discipline, for example a consistent five-day close across a multi-entity consolidation.
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Name clean audit outcomes and any first-year audits or system implementations you led.
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Include CPA licensure prominently; most controller postings treat it as required.
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Show a systems story, such as migrating from QuickBooks to NetSuite, since controllers often own that transition.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Senior Accountant
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Accounting Manager
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Assistant Controller
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Controller
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VP of Finance / CFO
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