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KeyPoint Staffing

Controller

KeyPoint Staffing, Austin, Texas, us, 78716

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Job Description:

Join Our Clients Team!

Our client is seeking a high-impact

finance professional

who thrives in a performance-driven environment. Their culture is built on collaboration, creativity, and a shared belief that great work starts with strong relationships and a clear mission. Theyre looking for someone who can embrace this vision, contribute to a team-first culture, and help make a positive impact on the communities they serve.

About the Opportunity

Our client, a well-established

architecture, engineering, and design firm

with a strong corporate office presence, is hiring a

Controller

to lead their accounting function. This individual will oversee the day-to-day operations of the finance department, provide guidance to a small team, and support leadership with financial analysis and reporting needed to drive critical business decisions.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and confident in financial reporting and management. They should also be an excellent communicator with the ability to balance strategic oversight with the practical execution of accounting activities.

Key Responsibilities Lead and mentor a small finance team (AP/Payroll Specialist and Project Accountant), ensuring training, development, and cross-training opportunities Manage accurate month-end and year-end closings, including journal entries, reconciliations, and preparation of management reports with KPI analysis Support the annual budgeting process and deliver variance and forecast analyses to leadership Oversee cash flow, including weekly cash needs, banking transactions, and management of payables and receivables Administer and monitor banking relationships and corporate accounts Review payroll processing and related general ledger entries prepared by team members Provide project-level reporting and analysis to support project managers and executives Partner with external tax advisors for preparation of corporate filings Manage business insurance renewals and compliance Track fixed assets and coordinate with outside CPA firm on updates and disposals Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and streamline workflows Deliver ad hoc financial reporting and analysis as needed What Youll Bring

Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance required 10+ years of progressive accounting experience across general ledger, AR/AP, project accounting, forecasting, and budgeting Strong technical knowledge of accounting standards and financial principles Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems Experience with project accounting and reporting in a professional services setting CPA preferred (not required) Previous experience with

Deltek VantagePoint

or similar systems a plus Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner effectively across teams Commitment to ethical practices and relationship management Core Competencies

Critical thinking and analytical mindset Strong organizational and prioritization skills Clear and effective communication Ability to manage multiple deadlines independently Leadership skills with a collaborative approach

Why Work With Our Client?

Our client has earned a reputation as a respected, forward-thinking employer with a strong presence across

Austin, San Antonio, and Houston . They offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that values growth, diversity, and work-life balance. Their modern work environments and flexible scheduling options allow employees to thrive both professionally and personally.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

Our client provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. They do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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Required Skills: • Religion • Renewals • Payroll Processing • Operations • ERP • Compliance • Collaboration • Analysis • Fixed Assets • Journal Entries • Creativity • Options • Balance • Oversight • Effective Communication • General Ledger • Internal Controls • Hiring • Cash Flow • Tax • Financial Reporting • Financial Analysis • Architecture • Excel • LinkedIn • Communication Skills • Insurance • Banking • Forecasting • Cash • Budgeting • Payroll • Critical Thinking • Scheduling • Preparation • Microsoft Excel • Accounting • Finance • Design • Engineering • Business • Leadership • Training • Communication • Management