What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Controller- CAREER OPPORTUNITY! position at SNI Financial?
Assistant Controller
Location: Dallas, TX (Hybrid – 2 days in office, 3 days WFH)
Compensation: Up to $180K base 20% bonus potential
Industry: Manufacturing / PE-Backed Growth Environment
About the Opportunity
Our client is a rapidly growing, PE-backed manufacturing leader with approximately $1B in annual revenue and a national footprint. With substantial investment from a top-tier private equity sponsor and a dominant market share in its sector, this company offers an exceptional career platform for accounting leaders who thrive in fast-moving, transformation-driven environments.
Due to an internal reorganization and continued growth, we’ve been engaged on a confidential search to identify a sharp, operationally minded Assistant Controller to oversee GL accounting and help scale the finance function. This individual will work closely with a long-tenured, manufacturing-savvy executive leader and play a key role in driving process improvements, developing a team, and preparing the company for further expansion.
Why It’s Compelling
- Industry Leader with Market Dominance: 25% market share in a critical commercial manufacturing space
- Strong Financial Backing: Bain Capital PE sponsor, active acquisition strategy, and continued investment in systems and people
- Visibility & Growth: This role reports into a high-impact leader overseeing several of the company’s largest business units
- Leadership Opportunity: Future responsibility for a team of four Accounting Managers
- Work-Life Flexibility: Hybrid schedule (3 days WFH) with headquarters in Addison
- Dynamic Culture: Fast-paced but grounded, focused on results and collaboration, not bureaucracy
Your Background
We're seeking a CPA-qualified accounting professional with the following:
- 5–6 years total experience, including:
- 2 years in public accounting (Big 4 or Grant Thornton strongly preferred)
- 2–3 years in a hands-on industry accounting role, ideally in manufacturing or a similar product-based environment
- CPA required (or very near completion)
- Strong GL experience – month-end close, ERP systems, reconciliations, and internal controls
- Leadership potential – experience mentoring or leading a team is a plus
- Highly collaborative, analytical, and process-oriented
What You'll Do
- Lead general ledger accounting, monthly close, and reconciliations
- Collaborate with operational and financial leaders across the business
- Implement and refine internal controls
- Develop and eventually manage a team of four Accounting Managers
- Contribute to integration efforts and process improvements post-acquisition
- Deliver timely, accurate financial insights to support executive decision-making
Interested?
If you're a CPA with a strong foundation in public accounting and industry GL leadership—and you're looking for your next step into a high-impact, visible role— please apply or contact me directly at rob.parker@snifinancial.com
