Financial Controller

Adecco Permanent Recruitment; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Adecco Permanent Recruitment is representing a growing organization seeking an experienced Controller to join the leadership team on a direct-hire basis. You will oversee financial reporting, budgeting processes, and provide senior leadership with visibility to scale the business.

This hands-on accounting and finance leader will design strong internal controls, drive month-end close, and mentor the accounting team while partnering with the CEO on strategic forecasting and performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or 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.
• CPA, CMA, or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Build clear, data-driven financial reports for leadership.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA certification

Tools

ERP systems

GAAP accounting

Treasury management

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