Director of Finance And Accounting

Headfarmer; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Headfarmer is seeking a Director/Controller to lead the Accounting and Finance team, balancing technical accounting with business strategy. You will influence how the company runs, beyond traditional reporting.

You will own month-end close, financial statements, and ad hoc insights while partnering with tax preparers and auditors. An entrepreneurial mindset and strong communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (or equivalent) required.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 3+ years in a management or leadership role.
• Full-cycle accounting with GAAP, tax, and audit fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop an accounting team—hiring, training, setting priorities.
• Drive the month-end close process from start to finish.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for leadership insights.
• Deliver ad hoc reporting and business insights beyond numbers.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Analytical thinking

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Tax software

Job description

Director Accounting and Finance| Lead Our Finance & Accounting Team

Are you a finance leader who thinks like an owner? We're looking for a Director/Controller who brings more than technical accounting chops — someone with real business instincts, a sharp eye for opportunity, and the judgement to help guide a growing company. This role sits at the intersection of numbers and strategy, and it's built for someone who wants to influence how the business actually runs, not just report on it after the fact.

What You'll Own:

• Lead and develop an Accouting team — hiring, training, and setting priorities that support the bigger picture
• Drive the month-end close process from start to finish
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements that leadership can actually act on
• Deliver ad hoc reporting and business insights that go beyond the numbers to inform real decisions
• Partner with our third-party tax preparers and lead annual audit efforts
• Act as a trusted, business-minded advisor to owners and the president — someone who brings solutions, not just problems
• Support owners with personal financial record-keeping and payments

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience
• 3+ years in a management or leadership role
• Full-cycle accounting expertise with a strong grasp of GAAP, tax, and audit fundamentals
• An entrepreneurial mindset — you spot risks and opportunities, and you're comfortable making judgment calls
• Business acumen that goes beyond the ledger: you understand how financial decisions impact growth, cash flow, and strategy
• Intermediate-to-advanced Excel skills; comfortable in Word and Outlook
• Sharp analytical mind, confident communicator, highly organized
• CPA preferred, not required

Why This Role:

This is a role for someone who wants ownership over their work, not just a checklist. You'll have a direct line to leadership, real input on business decisions, and the chance to build systems and a team that scale with the company. If you're a numbers person who also thinks like a business owner, we want to talk.