Controller - Sign On Bonus

The Driver Provider; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Job summary

The Driver Provider, a premier chauffeured transportation company, is seeking an experienced Controller to lead our accounting department and partner with the CFO and executive leadership.

This hands-on role spans strategic and tactical work, overseeing AP, AR, GL, payroll, and month-end close while driving process improvements, controls, and automation to support growing business needs.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accrual-based accounting.
• Experience with AP, AR and payroll; solid GL reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger and payroll.
• Maintain accrual-based financial records in accordance with GAAP.
• Work with CFO on month-end and year-end close processes and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
• Monitor cash flow and provide meaningful financial analysis to support decisions.
• Oversee banking relationships, credit card administration and reconciliations.
• Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting and SOP creation.
• Coach and develop accounting staff; drive process improvements.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Financial analysis

Reconciliations

Payroll processing

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelors in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QuickBooks Desktop

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Founded in 1997, The Driver Provider is a premier provider of chauffeured transportation services for individual, corporate and event clients. With operations throughout the Intermountain West and continued growth across our markets, we are one of the largest chauffeured transportation companies in the nation.

We are a fast-paced, service-driven organization looking for talented professionals who take ownership, solve problems and want the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Position Summary

The Driver Provider is seeking an experiencedController to lead our accounting department and work with the CFO and executive leadership.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can operate comfortably at both the strategic and tactical levels. The Controller will not only lead the accounting team but work hands on day-to-day in accounting operations, strengthen financial processes and controls, develop the accounting team and provide timely, accurate financial information to support business decisions.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, sound judgment and a leadership style that combines accountability with a service-oriented approach. As our organization continues to grow, the Controller will also play an important role in identifying opportunities to modernize, automate and improve our financial processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger and payroll
• Maintain accurate accrual-based financial records in accordance with GAAP
• Work with the CFO on month-end and year-end close processes and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting
• Monitor cash flow and provide meaningful financial analysis as requested to support executive decision-making
• Oversee banking relationships, company credit card administration and account reconciliations
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities and creation of SOPs
• Ensure appropriate accounting controls, processes and procedures are established and consistently followed
• Manage business licenses and other financial and regulatory compliance requirements
• Partner with People Operations to support accurate payroll processing and resolve accounting-related payroll matters
• Serve as a financial resource to department leaders throughout the organization
• Lead, coach and develop accounting team members while establishing clear expectations and accountability
• Identify opportunities to streamline, automate and improve accounting and financial processes
• Partner closely with the CEO, fractional CFO and other members of senior leadership on financial strategy and organizational priorities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field
• 5-7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including demonstrated accounting leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and accrual-based accounting
• Advanced understanding of general ledger accounting, journal entries, reconciliations and financial reporting
• Strong QuickBooks experience; QuickBooks Desktop experience preferred
• Needs to have working knowledge of AP, AR and Payroll
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Google
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and develop accounting professionals
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
• High degree of discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential financial and employee information
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Hands-on leadership style with the willingness to step into the details when needed

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range: $115,000-130,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

The Driver Provider offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid time off, sick leave and paid holidays
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Voluntary term life insurance

Join Our Team

We are looking for a Controller who wants more than maintaining the status quo. After learning our business, we want this person to challenge existing processes, identify better ways of working and help us build a scalable financial operation that supports continued growth.

If you are an experienced accounting leader who combines technical expertise with initiative, curiosity and a commitment to excellent service, we would like to hear from you.