Controller

The Keller Group is partnering exclusively with a well-established and profitable organization in Mesa that is seeking a Controller to join their leadership team. This is a pivotal role within a privately held company that has a strong history of growth, stability, and long-tenured leadership.

This position is being hired due to an upcoming retirement and offers a clear succession path to CFO in the coming years. The incoming Controller will work closely with executive leadership and equity partners, leading a lean, collaborative finance team while helping build a scalable financial infrastructure to support continued expansion.

Why This Role:

• Join an organization with a strong culture of integrity, collaboration, and loyalty - leadership has 10 years of tenure
  
• Opportunity to step into a succession path toward CFO
  
• Competitive compensation package (base bonus, full benefits)
  
• Be part of a company experiencing significant growth and operational transformation
  

What You’ll Do:

• Oversee all aspects of accounting and financial reporting in accordance with GAAP
  
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
  
• Manage external audit and tax compliance, as well as internal controls and policies
  
• Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and cash management strategies
  
• Support an ERP system implementation (NetSuite) alongside the current team
  
• Mentor and develop a small but highly effective accounting group
  

What We’re Looking For:

• CPA with 10 years of progressive accounting/finance experience
  
• Minimum 3 years in a Controller or Assistant Controller role
  
• Experience in a private equity or venture-backed environment preferred
  
• Excellent tenure with previous organizations
  
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and communicate with executives and investors
  
• Hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves mentality with a focus on collaboration and cultural fit