Financial Controller

Prospere Companies

Financial Controller

Bedford, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Financial Controller
    Prospere Companies
    Dallas, TX
    Full-time

    Prospere Companies:

    Prospere Companies is the top business brokerage, commercial real estate, and growth consulting firm in the country—and one of the fastest-growing, earning a spot on the Inc. 5000 list six times.

    We don't just operate in this industry—we lead it. With a 500+% higher-than-national-average close rate and an average of 1,400+ buyer inquiries per week; we consistently deliver results that others can't match. Our team is built on integrity, leadership, and continuous growth, guided by core values that drive real impact: we listen first, lead with compassion, manage expectations, own our growth, and operate like true professionals.

    At Prospere, we push boundaries, celebrate big wins, and challenge each other to be the best. If you're ready to grow fast, learn from the best, and make a real difference, this is where you want to be.

    Summary:

    As our organization's backbone, you will play a pivotal role in managing accounting functions within our growing organization. The Controller will be responsible for managing all financial operations, including payroll, accounts payable/receivable, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management. This role will work closely with the executive leadership team and support the company's financial goals while ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. The controller will report directly to the CEO of Prospere Companies. If you possess a keen eye for detail, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy tackling diverse financial tasks, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make your mark.

    Join us and become an integral part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to facilitating visionary entrepreneurs in their pursuit of growing, buying, and selling businesses. Take the next step in your career and be a part of our continued success story.

    **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following; other duties may be assigned.
    ** ****Accounting Operations:

    • Oversee and manage all accounting functions, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
    • Create and review general ledger entries and manage accounts payable and receivable.
    • Perform monthly bank reconciliations and maintain an organized system of accounting records to support financial reporting.
    • Manage fixed assets and expenses and streamline accounting functions to improve operational efficiency.

    Financial Reporting & Analysis:

    • Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
    • Support sales team in generating invoices and tracking revenue.
    • Calculate and submit monthly royalty reports.
    • Provide detailed financial reports and analysis to the President/CEO for strategic decision-making.
    • Present financial reports to the Board of Directors on a bi-annual basis.

    Payroll and Contractor Payments:

    • Manage payroll and contractor payments for a team of 80+ employees and contractors, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
    • Handle employee/contractor expense reimbursements and ensure compliance with company policies.

    Cash Management:

    • Manage cash flow and the accounts payable (A/P) process.
    • Handle all vendor payments and customer setup.
    • Optimize accounts payable and receivable processes to maintain healthy cash flow and financial stability.

    Budgeting & Forecasting:

    • Collaborate with executive leadership to forecast next year's revenue and expenses and assist in setting financial goals.
    • Develop and manage the company's annual budgets, ensuring alignment with overall financial strategy.

    Tax and Compliance:

    • Communicate with the company's CPA to ensure accurate tax reporting and compliance.
    • Prepare yearly 1099 information for the CPA.
    • Manage the yearly insurance renewal process.

    **COMPETENCIES:
    ** ****To perform the job successfully, an individual must demonstrate the following competencies:

    • Degree in Accounting

    • Strong Organization – exceptional attention to detail

    • QuickBooks online proficiency

    • Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency with Pivot tables

    • General Accounting skills and ability to work with financial data effectively

    • Knowledge in Gusto and HubSpot systems

    • Creative Thinking – Consider things differently and come up with new ways of solving problems.

    • Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully, develops alternative solutions.

    • Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data.

    • Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to franchisee/customer needs; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.

    • Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict; maintains confidentiality; listens to others; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. Maintains quality service by following organization standards.

    • Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions on their own; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process when needed; makes timely decisions.

    • Figure it out Factor – must be a self-starter that can use research and strategic thinking to push beyond the ask with the ability to solve problems creatively and independently.

    • Professionalism - Tactfully approaches others; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.

    • Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

    • Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

    • Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.

    • Familiarity with real estate transactions is a plus but not required

    • Absolute discretion

    LANGUAGE SKILLS:
    Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

    REASONING ABILITY:
    Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.

    We LIVE by our Core Values when interacting with our team, partners and clients:

    • Own your Growth
    • Be a Pro
    • Listen First
    • Lead with Compassion
    • Manage Expectations

    BENEFITS:

    • Paid health care up to 50% for vision, dental, and health care coverage
    • 401K Match of up to 4%. Eligible after one year
    • Tiered vacation policy: 2 weeks year one, 3 weeks year two, 4 weeks year three +
    • Additional paid sick time and two floating holidays annually
    • Partial remote work environment, four days/week required in office

    **COMPENSATION:
    ** ****$80,000-$100,000 Base + Bonus

    Our culture creates a thriving work environment of success-focused individuals continuing to achieve, grow, and support each other. If this sounds like a match for you, we invite you to complete our application and questionnaire. We look forward to speaking with you!