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Lake Highland Consulting
Arlington, TX (In Person)
$145,000 Salary, Full-Time
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Controller Lake Highland Consulting Arlington, TX Job Details Full-time $130,000 - $160,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Accounting experience within construction industry Accounting systems Internal controls Payroll tax processing Sales tax Payroll tax returns Salesforce Cloud Bachelor's degree Job order costing Accounting Sales management systems proficiency QuickBooks State tax return preparation CRM system proficiency Month-end close Accounting Senior leadership Use tax Full Job Description Position SummaryWe are a stable, well-established home services and construction company operating across multiple affiliated entities. We are seeking a hands-on Controller to own the accounting function end-to-end and serve as a strategic partner to ownership. This role is equal parts operator and strategist: closing the books, tightening controls, and providing the financial visibility leadership needs to run the business and plan its next chapter. The Controller will report directly to ownership and work cross-functionally with operations, field leadership, and external advisors.
Key ResponsibilitiesAccounting & Financial Reporting Own all aspects of accounting across three entities, including the full month-end close, financial statement preparation, and intercompany accounting and eliminations. Deliver timely, accurate financial reporting to ownership with meaningful commentary on results, trends, and variances. Maintain the general ledger, chart of accounts, and accounting policies consistently across entities. Job Costing, Inventory & Operational Accounting Drive labor COGS analysis and job costing support, partnering with operations to ensure accurate cost capture and margin visibility on every job. Oversee inventory controls, cycle counts, and reconciliations across locations. Administer the vehicle and equipment fleet from an accounting and compliance standpoint, including titles, registrations, depreciation, and disposals. Treasury & Banking Manage banking relationships, cash management, and the financial partnership with lenders. Forecast cash flow across entities and ensure adequate liquidity for operations, payroll, and capital needs. Strategy & Business Ownership Act as a thought partner to ownership on pricing, capital allocation, hiring, and growth decisions. Build and maintain budgets, forecasts, and KPI dashboards by entity, division, and job type. Drive process improvement and operational accountability across departments, not just within accounting. Payroll, Tax & Compliance Oversee payroll processing and payroll tax compliance, including W-2s, 1099s, and multi-state filings as applicable. Coordinate with external CPAs on income tax filings, sales/use tax, and other regulatory matters. Manage legal and regulatory compliance oversight across the entities, including licensing and entity filings. Insurance & Risk Management Lead annual insurance audits and serve as the primary point of contact for carriers and brokers.
Key ResponsibilitiesAccounting & Financial Reporting Own all aspects of accounting across three entities, including the full month-end close, financial statement preparation, and intercompany accounting and eliminations. Deliver timely, accurate financial reporting to ownership with meaningful commentary on results, trends, and variances. Maintain the general ledger, chart of accounts, and accounting policies consistently across entities. Job Costing, Inventory & Operational Accounting Drive labor COGS analysis and job costing support, partnering with operations to ensure accurate cost capture and margin visibility on every job. Oversee inventory controls, cycle counts, and reconciliations across locations. Administer the vehicle and equipment fleet from an accounting and compliance standpoint, including titles, registrations, depreciation, and disposals. Treasury & Banking Manage banking relationships, cash management, and the financial partnership with lenders. Forecast cash flow across entities and ensure adequate liquidity for operations, payroll, and capital needs. Strategy & Business Ownership Act as a thought partner to ownership on pricing, capital allocation, hiring, and growth decisions. Build and maintain budgets, forecasts, and KPI dashboards by entity, division, and job type. Drive process improvement and operational accountability across departments, not just within accounting. Payroll, Tax & Compliance Oversee payroll processing and payroll tax compliance, including W-2s, 1099s, and multi-state filings as applicable. Coordinate with external CPAs on income tax filings, sales/use tax, and other regulatory matters. Manage legal and regulatory compliance oversight across the entities, including licensing and entity filings. Insurance & Risk Management Lead annual insurance audits and serve as the primary point of contact for carriers and brokers.