Controller

LHH; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

3 weeks PTO

Annual bonus

Job summary

LHH in Phoenix is seeking a hands-on Controller to direct day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting, ensuring accurate GAAP reporting, strong internal controls, scalable processes, and operational excellence across the organization.

This role leads month-end close, GL/AP/AR, reconciliations, and cross-functional collaboration, guiding a team and partnering with executives on growth, acquisitions, and system improvements.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 5+ years as Controller or equivalent leadership role.
• Experience with full-cycle accounting, consolidations, and month-end close.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Oversee GL, AP, AR, reconciliations, inventory, and operational accounting.
• Ensure GAAP-compliant financial reporting and robust internal controls.
• Support audits and process improvements across the organization.
• Lead growth initiatives, acquisitions, and system implementations.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic insight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA (strongly preferred)

MBA (plus)

Tools

ERP systems

Lease accounting (ASC 842)

Job description

Compensation: $160k - $180k + 20% annual bonus + Equity + 3 weeks PTO

About the Opportunity

We are partnered with a growing, multi-entity organization seeking a hands-on Controller to lead day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting. This individual will play a key leadership role within the accounting function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, scalable processes, and operational excellence across the organization.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting leader who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys balancing strategic initiatives with hands-on execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, inventory accounting, and operational accounting activities.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and resolve accounting variances.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting policies.
• Support technical accounting matters and complex business transactions.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and develop a team of accounting professionals across multiple functional areas.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Drive operational excellence and process consistency across the accounting organization.

Audit, Compliance & Process Improvement

• Coordinate annual external audits and support audit-related requests.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and reporting capabilities.

Growth & Strategic Initiatives

• Support business growth initiatives, acquisitions, integrations, and organizational expansion efforts.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to improve financial processes and operational performance.
• Assist with system implementations, upgrades, and process automation projects.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• MBA is a plus.

Experience

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 5+ years serving as a Controller or in a comparable accounting leadership role.
• Extensive experience managing full-cycle accounting operations and preparing consolidated financial statements.
• Proven leadership experience overseeing General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Internal Compliance, and month-end close processes.
• Experience leading annual external audits and working with independent auditors.
• Experience with ASC 842 lease accounting in a multi-location, high-volume environment.
• Experience within multi-entity organizations.
• Private equity-backed company experience and M&A exposure preferred.
• Experience supporting or leading ERP, lease accounting, or financial system implementations.