Financial Controller

TRIUN3; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

TRIUN3 seeks a Client Controller to lead financial operations for designated school clients, ensuring accurate close, reporting, and compliance. You will supervise transactional accounting activities including AP, payroll, billing, and cash management.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting with CPA preferred, 5+ years of accounting management experience, and strong Excel and communication skills. Hybrid work in Phoenix, AZ is offered with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required (Master’s preferred).
• CPA certification preferred.
• 5+ years accounting management experience.
• Strong Excel and systems skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the operational Finance function and client organization(s) assigned.
• Perform month end close with review of activity for accuracy.
• Analyze monthly variances and provide explanations and recommendations.
• Conduct quarterly financial touch base sessions with leadership stakeholders.
• Forecast near-term cash flow and manage cash balances for working capital.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Time management

Customer service mindset

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master’s degree preferred

CPA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Client Controller will have a passion to serve Christian schools and the Finance Team by providing financial leadership over the operational accounting and financial reporting functions for designated clients. This position will lead a team of individuals performing the transactional aspects of accounting including accounts payable, payroll, expense reimbursement, credit cards, billing, collections, account reconciliation, banking/cash management, financial close, financial reporting, and compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership to operational Finance function and client organization(s) assigned
• Perform month end close with appropriate review of account activity to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Complete monthly variance analysis comparing budget to actuals with explanations and recommendations for enhanced
• Conduct quarterly financial touch base sessions with key leadership stakeholders who have budgetary responsibility
• Perform near-term cashflow forecast and manage cash balances to support the working capital needs of the organization
• Handle sensitive communications with customers and vendors via phone, email, and in-person
• Perform systems / process evaluation, recommend and implement enhancements where appropriate to continually improve departmental efficiency and internal control
• Prepare financial reports as requested
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal agencies impacting the organization
• Assist CFO with budget preparation, board reporting, and forecasting as needed

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (Master’s Preferred)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• At least five (5) years accounting management experience
• Able to work independently in a collaborative environment
• Strong process and systems skills including Microsoft Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Customer service mentality with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively
• Aligned to the Mission of Christian education
• 401(k) matching
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Accounting: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Work Location: Hybrid remote in Phoenix, AZ 85004