Controller

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc. in Tucson, AZ seeks a Controller to lead accounting and financial reporting for a high-volume logistics operation. You will partner with operations to guide financial planning and ensure accurate monthly closes and robust reporting.

This role combines leadership with hands-on financial rigor to drive profitability, strengthen internal controls, and develop the accounting team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a finance or accounting function.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and control mindset.
• Ability to support strategic priorities and day-to-day financial activities.
• Experience in high-volume environments and scaling finance operations.
• Excellent collaboration with operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Direct the full accounting cycle and monthly close across multiple locations
• Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and analyses
• Lead annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting to identify trends and risks
• Oversee cash management including liquidity planning
• Establish and maintain internal controls for accuracy and efficiency
• Coordinate audit support with internal and external stakeholders
• Partner with operations leadership to evaluate results and support strategic initiatives
• Supervise, develop, and mentor accounting staff

Skills

leadership

collaboration

communication

financial reporting

monthly close

budgeting & forecasting

Job description

Controller

As Controller, you will lead the accounting and financial reporting for a high-volume logistics operation. You will partner with operations and guide financial planning, ensuring accurate monthly closes, robust reporting, and strong internal controls. You'll oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and audits to support strategic decisions and financial stability. This role combines leadership with hands‑on financial rigor to drive profitability and operational excellence. You will shape the finance function and develop the accounting team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct the full accounting cycle and monthly close across multiple locations
• Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and analyses
• Lead annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting to identify trends and risks
• Oversee cash management including liquidity planning
• Establish and maintain internal controls for accuracy and efficiency
• Coordinate audit support with internal and external stakeholders
• Partner with operations leadership to evaluate results and support strategic initiatives
• Supervise, develop, and mentor accounting staff

Key requirements

• leadership experience
• sound technical accounting knowledge
• ability to support strategic priorities and daily financial activities
• experience in high-volume environment
• strong collaboration with operations teams

Key skills

• leadership
• collaboration
• communication
• financial reporting
• monthly close
• budgeting and forecasting