Controller Consultant

Vaco Recruiter Services; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 82,656 - 103,320; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work life balance/flexibility

Expanded professional network

Diverse work experience and career growth

Job summary

A national recruitment firm is seeking a Controller to lead the accounting team in Phoenix, AZ. This hybrid role involves overseeing financial operations, collaborating with executives on planning, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and relevant leadership experience. This position offers a pay rate of $60-$75 per hour and is expected to last approximately 3 to 6 months.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Controller or in a similar financial leadership role
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and reporting requirements
• Commitment to duration and needs of project

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and guidance to the accounting team.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on financial planning.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks.
• Ad hoc projects as requested from leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Financial planning

GAAP knowledge

Excel

ERP software

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA preferred

Job description

Location: Phoenix, AZ (hybrid)

Pay Rate: $60- $75 per hour (depending on experience)

Project Length: Approx. 3 - 6 months

Perks and Opportunities:

• Work life balance/flexibility – more control over your own schedule and types of projects
• Expanded professional network
• Diverse work experience, career growth, and learning opportunities

Responsibilities include:

• Provide leadership and guidance to the accounting team and oversee day-to-day operations
• Collaborate with executive leadership on financial planning and decision-making
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting standards
• Identify and mitigate financial risks through ongoing analysis
• Ad hoc projects as requested from leadership

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred
• Proven experience as a Controller or similar financial leadership role
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial regulations and reporting requirements
• Strong skillset in Excel and other ERP software
• Commitment to duration and needs of project