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Controller

Irving, TX 75038

Posted: 09/08/2026 Job Number: 124171

Job Description

High Profile is partnering with our client, an engineering consulting firm, to identify an experienced Controller to oversee day-to-day accounting functions and ensure timely and accurate financial and project reporting. This individual will serve as a trusted, strategic advisor to the leadership team and play an important role in the company's financial operations and strategic planning.

The ideal candidate brings a high level of financial acumen, analytical thinking, and strategic planning capabilities, along with experience partnering with project managers and operational teams.
What You'll Do
Accounting & Financial Management
  • Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
  • Manage billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll
  • Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts
  • Compile and report KPIs, financial budgets, forecasts, and industry benchmarking
  • Ensure compliance with tax filings, payroll reporting, and regulatory requirements
  • Recommend and establish financial strategies, objectives, and policies in partnership with leadership

Project & Operational Reporting
  • Partner with project leaders and billing teams on project and work-in-progress reporting, employee utilization, and revenue recognition
  • Oversee project setup, billing terms, and related reporting
  • Maintain overhead rate and billing rate tables
  • Provide project management reporting, training, and support
  • Oversee accounting and project management training
  • Maintain a strong understanding of contract management and project management reporting

External Partnerships & Compliance
  • Serve as the primary liaison with external CPA firms, insurance agents, retirement plan sponsors, and banking partners
  • Manage annual insurance renewals and workers'compensation audits
  • Oversee retirement plan funding and annual census preparation for testing

Culture & Environment
  • Full-time, in-office position
  • Opportunity to serve as a trusted strategic financial advisor to company leadership
  • Role combines financial leadership, strategic planning, and hands-on accounting responsibilities
  • Opportunity to influence organizational growth while maintaining strong standards of fiscal responsibility

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration required
  • 10+ years of solid accounting experience leading the full accounting function
  • Experience working with project managers and operations teams
  • Strong understanding of project management reporting and contract management
  • High level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams
  • Strong analytical, communication, and troubleshooting skills

Preferred Qualifications
  • CPA or CMA designation 
  • Experience within architecture, engineering, and/or construction industry highly preferred 
  • Experience with Deltek Vision and/or Vantagepoint highly preferred
  • Experience with HRIS and payroll systems; Paylocity is a huge plus
  • Familiarity with payroll tax and labor compliance requirements
  • Proactive approach to staying current on professional and industry practices

Meet Your Recruiter

Stacey Ferrara, CPA
Sr. Talent Acquisition Consultant
Accounting & Finance

Joined High Profile in 2024

Stacey grew up in Mississippi and graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi, where she majored in accounting. After college,  she joined Deloitte & Touche in their audit practice. While there, Stacey earned her Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification. After 6 years spent auditing in both New Orleans and Dallas, she left to go work for Robert Half as a Recruiter in their accounting and finance permanent placement division. After Robert Half, she started her own tax practice while staying home with her two daughters. The next 9 years she spent in the private sector as a Controller, and realized her love and passion was for recruiting and providing  quality customer service. In 2024, after 3 years of recruiting for reputable staffing agencies, she joined High Profile as a Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant.

Stacey has 25 years of experience in the accounting & recruiting industries. This experience and her active CPA certification give her invaluable resources for both candidates and clients. She is passionate about matching top talent with rewarding career opportunities in organizations where professionals can grow and thrive.

Outside of work, Stacey loves to spend time with her husband Keith, their 2 grown daughters, their sweet puppy Maggie, and close friends! She enjoys traveling, entertaining, and cooking with her husband!

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