About the role
Fractional Senior Controller
Dallas, Texas
Interim Part Time
- ·Note: This is NOT a remote role nor is it open to sponsorship or relocation. OUT OF STATE/COUNTRY CANDIDATES NEED NOT APPLY
Soni's client is seeking a Fractional Senior Controller to lead core accounting and finance operations during a transitional period. This individual will provide oversight across cash management, financial operations, compliance, budgeting, reporting, and team leadership while ensuring the integrity of day-to-day accounting activities.
Key Responsibilities
- ·Lead day-to-day accounting and finance functions, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across operations.
- ·Provide oversight of cash flow activities, banking administration, and liquidity management.
- ·Direct accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliation processes.
- ·Oversee budgeting, forecasting, expense monitoring, and variance reviews.
- ·Manage financial reporting activities, including GAAP-based reporting requirements.
- ·Support tax filings, regulatory submissions, and audit-related requests.
- ·Evaluate accounting processes and strengthen governance, controls, and compliance practices.
- ·Partner with executive leadership on financial analysis, business planning, and operational priorities.
- ·Guide and mentor accounting staff while maintaining accountability and performance standards.
- ·Drive workflow improvements, automation opportunities, and operational enhancements.
Qualifications
- ·Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- ·CPA strongly preferred.
- ·10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
- ·5+ years leading accounting teams and departmental operations.
- ·Prior experience in a Controller, Senior Controller, VP Accounting, Director of Accounting, or comparable leadership role.
- ·Background managing cash operations, banking activity, and financial oversight.
- ·Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and expense management.
- ·Strong understanding of financial controls, audit support, and regulatory compliance.
- ·Demonstrated success leading teams, improving processes, and partnering with senior stakeholders.
- ·Advanced proficiency with Excel and financial systems/ERP platforms.
- ·Strong communication, organizational, and decision-making abilities.