Financial Controller

Adecco Permanent Recruitment; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Front-row access to leadership

Job summary

Adecco Permanent Recruitment is partnering with a growing organization to recruit an experienced Controller for the leadership team in Phoenix, AZ. This hands-on finance role oversees financial reporting, budgeting, and controls to enable scalable growth.

You will partner with the CEO, standardize policies, lead the accounting team, own month-end close, and drive timely, insightful reporting for senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in professional accounting & finance, with leadership experience.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and treasury operations.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Proven ability to drive process improvements and policy standardization.
• Excellent communication with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly close, consolidation, and variance analysis.
• Lead budgeting processes and forecasts across departments.
• Maintain internal controls and policy compliance across jurisdictions.
• Provide data-driven insights to senior leadership for decision making.
• Direct treasury activities including cash forecasting and banking relationships.
• Partner with CEO to set benchmarks and reporting rhythms.
• Mentor and develop the accounting team.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

GAAP knowledge

Treasury management

Leadership & mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CMA (nice to have)

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Tax software

Job description

Adecco is partnering with a growing organization in their search for an experienced Controller to join their leadership team on a direct-hire basis. Our client is looking for a finance professional with strong industry accounting experience — ideally at a senior level — who can bring structure, insight, and clear communication to their budgeting and reporting functions. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on accounting & finance leader impact the vision of the organization.

About the Role

Our client needs a Controller who can oversee financial reporting, manage budgeting processes, and give senior leadership the visibility they need to scale efficiently.

What You'll Own

• Build clear, data-driven financial reports for leadership, surfacing the metrics that matter most
• Apply company policy to sound financial decisions given current market conditions
• Design and maintain financial controls that keep the organization on solid footing
• Drive budget performance through disciplined planning, analysis, and course-correction
• Contribute to near-term and long-range operational planning

Core Responsibilities

• Safeguard company funds by maintaining strong controls over revenue, costs, and departmental budgets vs. actuals
• Partner with the CEO to set financial benchmarks and establish biweekly, monthly, and annual reporting rhythms
• Standardize accounting policies and procedures across the organization, staying current on relevant tax law at every jurisdictional level
• Build and enforce internal controls that protect company assets and strengthen operational workflows
• Lead and mentor the accounting team, fostering a culture of trust, accountability, and productivity
• Own the month-end close and consolidation across multiple entities, ensuring accuracy and speed
• Direct all treasury functions — cash forecasting, banking relationships, and account oversight
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• 10+ years in professional accounting & finance(audit background a plus)
• Experience with GAAP Accounting, treasury operations, banking workflows, and financial analysis
• Familiarity with tax compliance requirements at the national and local level
• A track record of improving and streamlining accounting operations
• Strong project management skills applied to finance initiatives

Nice to Have

• 7+ years in a senior accounting or finance management role
• CPA, CMA, or equivalent certification

What's In It for You

• Direct hire, permanent placement with our client
• Front-row access to leadership at a growing company
• Hybrid work flexibility in a collaborative, low-ego environment