Controller

Beacon Hill; Chandler (AZ); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Hill is seeking a seasoned Controller in Chandler, AZ to lead corporate accounting, financial reporting, consolidations, and SOX compliance. The role drives transformation across the accounting function and develops a high-performing team with autonomy in a hybrid on-site and remote setup.

The ideal candidate will have CPA credentials, extensive experience in public company accounting, multi-entity management, and a track record of partnering with external auditors and Audit Committees.

Qualifications

• CPA required and public company leadership experience.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and SOX.
• Experience leading accounting transformation and automation.
• Experience managing multi-location organizations.
• Retail, dealership, powersports, automotive, RV, or related industry experience preferred.
• Multi-entity experience strongly preferred.
• Experience partnering with Audit Committees and external auditors.

Responsibilities

• Lead Corporate Accounting and Consolidations with future oversight of operational accounting and tax.
• Lead corporate accounting and financial reporting functions.
• Own internal controls, ICFR, and SOX compliance efforts.
• Address existing SOX deficiencies and remediation efforts.
• Support quarterly reviews, annual audit, earnings cycles, and Audit Committee activities.
• Oversee accounting governance, policies, and procedures across the organization.
• Drive accounting transformation, standardization, centralization, and automation initiatives.
• Partner with the VP of Retail Accounting, who focuses on operational accounting.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting organization.
• Assess organizational structure and build out the team as needed.
• Operate with a high degree of autonomy.

Skills

CPA

Public company leadership

U.S. GAAP & SOX

Accounting transformation

Multi-location experience

Retail/ automotive industry

Multi-entity experience

Audit committees liaison

Job description

We are currently recruting for a Controller for one of our top clients in Chandler, AZ.This role will lead corporate accounting, financial reporting, consolidations, SOX compliance, and accounting transformation efforts while building and developing a high-performing accounting organization. This is a hybrid position, with 4 days on-site at their Chandler HQ, and one day remote.

Job Description:

• Lead Corporate Accounting and Consolidations with future oversight of operational accounting and tax.
• Lead corporate accounting and financial reporting functions.
• Own internal controls, ICFR, and SOX compliance efforts.
• Address existing SOX deficiencies and remediation efforts.
• Support quarterly reviews, annual audit, earnings cycles, and Audit Committee activities.
• Oversee accounting governance, policies, and procedures across the organization.
• Drive accounting transformation, standardization, centralization, and automation initiatives.
• Partner with the VP of Retail Accounting, who focuses on operational accounting.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting organization.
• Assess organizational structure and build out the team as needed.
• Operate with a high degree of autonomy.

Required Skills:

• CPA required.
• Significant public company accounting leadership experience.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and SOX compliance.
• Proven experience leading accounting transformation and automation initiatives.
• Experience managing multi-location organizations.
• Retail, dealership, powersports, automotive, RV, or related industry experience preferred.
• Multi-entity experience strongly preferred.
• Experience partnering with Audit Committees and external auditors.