Controller

Acquisition integration Lead the accounting integration of acquired businesses: chart of accounts mapping, opening balance sheets, policy alignment, and cutover of close, billing, AP, and payroll. Team leadership Lead, coach, and develop about 7 team members, including an Accounting Manager, Senior Accountants, Staff Accountants, and AP.

HumCap's client, a professional services firm, is searching for a Controller to join their team in Dallas, TX. Backed by private equity, the firm is growing fast both organically and through acquisitions. The Controller will report to the CFO and will own the accounting function, lead the integration of acquired businesses, and coach a strong, stable team.
 

• Strong growth. Revenue grew 40% and EBITDA grew 60% year over year.
• Active M&A. The firm just closed an add-on acquisition and expects more in the future.
• A real seat at the table. You'll work directly with the CFO, CEO, and the private equity group.
• A team ready to grow. The accounting team is skilled and stable. They need a hands-on technical leader to coach them and set the bar.

Accounting operations and monthly close

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close across all entities. Books close in 5 business days, with reporting to the PE sponsor on day 7.
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, prepaids, and intercompany activity.
• Oversee revenue recognition (ASC 606) across service lines and fee types, including flat-fee and percentage-based work.
• Oversee billing, AR, cash application, AP, expense management, and commissions and 1099 reporting for a large independent sales force.
• Maintain multi-entity accounting and consolidations, including a management services organization (MSO) and intercompany structures.

Acquisition integration

• Lead the accounting integration of acquired businesses: chart of accounts mapping, opening balance sheets, policy alignment, and cutover of close, billing, AP, and payroll.
• Support purchase accounting (ASC 805), including working capital true-ups, earnouts, and pre-acquisition reconciliations.
• Build a repeatable integration playbook so each add-on goes faster and cleaner than the last.

Systems and process

• Get the most from the current platform (QuickBooks) and integrate the tools around it
• Bring acquired companies onto the firm's systems and evaluate new tools as the company scales.
• Own the integrity of data flowing between the GL, CRM, AP, payroll, and BI tools. Drive automation and cut manual work.
• Find and lead AI opportunities across the close, reconciliations, AP, and reporting, with the right controls and human review.
• Document policies, procedures, and process flows, and keep improving the close and reporting quality.

Reporting, compliance, and controls

• Prepare monthly financial packages for the CFO, leadership team, board, and PE sponsor.
• Prepare lender reporting and covenant calculations; support treasury and cash forecasting.
• Design and monitor internal controls fit for a PE-backed company, including segregation of duties and approvals.
• Lead the annual audit as the main contact for external auditors.
• Coordinate with outside tax advisors on filings and provisions.

Team leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop about 7 team members, including an Accounting Manager, Senior Accountants, Staff Accountants, and AP.
• Act as the team's go-to technical resource. Teach the “why” behind entries, intercompany, and consolidations.
• Oversee offshore accounting resources with clear processes and review standards.
• Build strong relationships with a team based in the Louisiana office through monthly or bi-monthly on-site visits.
• Scale the team thoughtfully as new entities are added.

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 8–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years leading teams.
• Experience in a private equity-backed company or public accounting.
• Hands-on experience integrating acquired businesses and their accounting systems.
• Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge, including revenue recognition, consolidations, intercompany, and purchase accounting.
• A record of accurate, on-time reporting under tight deadlines.
• A coaching mindset and the patience to develop others.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Preferred

• CPA. Strong candidates without a CPA but with deep industry and technical experience will be considered.
• Experience with multi-entity structures, offshore teams, or MSO accounting.
• Experience in professional services or consulting firms.
• Working knowledge of AI tools applied to accounting workflows, automation, or reporting.

• Competitive base + bonus
• Medical with PPO and HSA plan options, plus dental and vision
• Optional short- and long-term disability coverage
• 401K with company match
• 3 weeks of PTO to start
• Team lunch paid by the company on in-office days

• Hybrid: In the Dallas office Monday and Wednesday. Expect Monday-Wednesday in office for the first 60 days while onboarding.
• Travel: Visit the Baton Rouge office Monday through Wednesday, monthly or every other month, to work with the team on-site.