Financial Controller - Mesa, AZ
We're partnering with a growing, PE backed tech company in the advanced materials and energy storage space on the search for a Financial Controller to join its finance team, based in Mesa, AZ.
Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a highly visible role covering core accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls. You'll build out the accounting function and team, help establish strategic decision-making as the business scales.
This is an on-site role 5 days a week.
What you'll be doing:
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Own the accounting function end to end, from monthly close through annual financial statements
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Oversee GL, reconciliations, journal entries
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Build out the internal controls environment, the policies and procedures that keep the finance function audit ready as the business scales
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Run day to day operations AP, receivables, payroll, and treasury
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Assist ERP adoption forward and automate manual processes wherever they exist
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Deliver the reporting leadership actually needs: forecasts, cash flow visibility, variance analysis that explains the "why," not just the number
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Ensure compliance with US GAAP and manage the external audit relationship
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Work alongside the CFO and FP&A team on budgeting, forecasting, and performance reviews
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Grow a lean team into a function that can scale with the business
What we're looking for:
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15-20 years of experience building a career in accounting and controllership, ideally somewhere capital intensive and project driven: mining, manufacturing, construction, engineering, or real estate development
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Public accounting (Big 4 or top 10 ideal) and time inside a private company
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CPA strongly preferred
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Real ERP experience: implementation and automation
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M&A exposure, acquisition integration a real plus
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Strong leadership and communication skills
