Controller

Controller

Location: Chandler, AZ (Onsite – 5 days per week)

Compensation: Up to $200K base 20% target bonus

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with an established, profitable technology company generating approximately $100 million in annual revenue to identify an experienced Controller to lead its accounting operations and support its next phase of growth.

Reporting directly to the CFO, this individual will oversee multi-entity accounting, financial reporting, external audits, and international accounting operations across the US, Canada, and UK.

In addition to leading the accounting function, the Controller will play a key role in Finance transformation, partnering closely with Technology and Finance leadership to modernize financial systems, streamline processes, and implement automation and emerging AI capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process across multiple domestic and international entities, including consolidations and intercompany accounting
• Oversee general ledger activities, journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, prepaids, and supporting financial schedules
• Manage the preparation and review of financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements
• Oversee multi-currency accounting and international financial reporting across operations in the US, Canada, and UK
• Serve as the primary accounting authority on technical accounting matters, including revenue recognition, intercompany transactions, and transfer pricing
• Lead external audits and coordinate statutory audit requirements across multiple international jurisdictions
• Partner with external tax advisors on transfer pricing, indirect taxes, VAT, GST, and other compliance matters
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, internal controls, and standardized procedures
• Partner with FP&A and cross-functional business leaders to support financial reporting, forecasting, and operational decision-making
• Lead Finance transformation initiatives focused on improving efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
• Identify opportunities to leverage automation, AI-enabled tools, and advanced reporting capabilities across accounting and Finance processes
• Partner with Technology leadership on ERP enhancements, financial systems implementations, and process-improvement initiatives
• Oversee outsourced accounting resources and ensure accuracy, accountability, and operational efficiency

Qualifications

• 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities
• CPA (active or inactive)
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, financial reporting, technical accounting, and internal controls
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage a multi-entity month-end close process
• Experience with international accounting operations, including multi-currency transactions, consolidations, and intercompany accounting
• Experience leading external audits and coordinating international statutory audit requirements
• Knowledge of transfer pricing and indirect taxes, including VAT and GST
• Experience with financial systems implementations, Finance transformation, automation, and process improvement initiatives
• Ability to operate as both a strategic leader and hands-on individual contributor within a lean accounting organization
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance, Power BI, Tableau, or AI-enabled Finance tools is a plus
• Prior public accounting experience or experience within a private equity-backed organization is a plus

Why This Opportunity

• Join an established, profitable technology company with a strong history of consistent performance and ambitious growth plans
• Report directly to the CFO and serve as a key partner to Finance and business leadership
• Take broad ownership of accounting operations, financial reporting, international accounting, and external audits
• Play an active role in Finance transformation, with approximately 25% of the position focused on technology, automation, and process improvement
• Help drive the adoption of automation, AI, and advanced reporting capabilities across Finance
• Gain international accounting exposure across operations in the US, Canada, and UK
• Join a stable organization with a long-term growth strategy and no anticipated near-term sale or transaction