Controller

Driver Provider; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Term life insurance

Job summary

The Driver Provider seeks a dynamic Controller to lead the accounting team and partner with CEO, President and CFO to drive strategic financial success. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on leadership, a roll-up-your-sleeves mentality, and a strong grasp of accounting principles to support a growing organization.

With 5-7+ years in accounting leadership and a degree or certification, you will manage AR/AP, payroll, and financial reporting while maintaining compliance and strong internal

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years in accounting leadership roles.
• Accounting degree or professional certification.
• Experience with full-charge accrual bookkeeping and coordinating financial close.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and journal entries.

Responsibilities

• Lead Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable operations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Process payroll in coordination with HR and respond to payroll inquiries.
• Serve as a liaison to department leaders, delivering high-quality financial leadership.
• Maintain and update QuickBooks Desktop for accurate records.
• Monitor cash flow and oversee budgets, banking relationships and financial reporting.
• Ensure tax filings and regulatory compliance; oversee bank reconciliations and financial statements.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Education

Accounting degree

Professional certification

Tools

QuickBooks Desktop

Microsoft Excel

MS Office

Job description

About Our Company

The Driver Provider, founded in 1997, is a premier provider of chauffeured transportation services for individuals, corporate clients and event professionals. With offices throughout the "Intermountain West", The Driver Provider is one of the largest and most dynamic chauffeured transportation companies in the nation, and a great place for professionals who thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and driven Controller to lead our accounting team. In this key role, you will collaborate closely with senior leadership including CEO, President and CFO serving as a strategic partner in supporting the organization’s success. The ideal candidate is a confident and effective leader with a professional presence and a hands‑on and roll‑up-your-sleeves approach. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is eager to learn our business, take initiative, and make a meaningful impact in our growing organization.

Position Requirements

Candidates must have at least 5-7+ years of experience in an accounting leadership role, along with a relevant accounting degree or professional certification.

Essential Job Functions

• Extensive experience in full-charge, accrual-based bookkeeping, along with 5-7+ years of strong managerial leadership and a proven ability to lead, mentor, and support accounting professionals.
• Lead Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable operations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across billing, collections, payables, and disbursements, while overseeing companywide credit card management and reconciliations.
• Process payroll in coordination with HR, serving as a point of contact for employee payroll inquiries.
• Serve as a trusted liaison to department leaders across the organization, delivering high-quality financial leadership and support with a strong service-oriented approach to clients.
• Maintain and update QuickBooks Desktop to ensure accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Monitor and analyze cash flow to support strategic financial decision-making, while overseeing budgets, banking relationships, and financial reporting.
• Execute bank reconciliations and provide financial reporting as directed by leadership.
• Ensure compliance by managing tax filings, business licenses, and regulatory requirements.

Required Skills/Qualifications

• Knowledge of GAAP.
• Mastery of QuickBooks and understanding of journal entries and how to prepare them.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Understanding of confidentiality of sensitive information, ability to retain information, figures and stay focused.
• Ability to lead a high-performing team, roll up sleeves and manage tasks effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Compensation & Benefits

$95,000 - $125,000

• Competitive salary aligned with experience and qualifications with room to grow based on company contributions.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Health, Dental, Vision, Pet insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability and Voluntary Term Life Insurance.

We are looking for a leader who - after learning our business - can suggest new ways to innovate, modernize and automate our processes. We are aggressively looking to hire. We’ve built a great company with fantastic people to work with - who all have a passion for customer service. If you meet our qualifications and would like to explore the possibilities of working together – please submit your resume and cover letter today.