Financial Controller

Storm4; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Storm4 is seeking a senior finance leader to scale our accounting infrastructure as the company transitions from pilot operations to full commercial manufacturing. You will own monthly close, reporting, controls, and business partnering with exposure to executive leadership on strategic initiatives.

Ideal candidate has 9–15 years in accounting/controllership, strong US GAAP knowledge, CPA preferred, and experience in manufacturing or capital-intensive sectors.

Qualifications

• 9-15 years' accounting, reporting, or controllership experience.
• CPA, equivalent qualification, or Big 4 experience preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing or capital-intensive sectors preferred.
• Experience managing audits, financial statements, and compliance processes.
• Strong ERP, Excel, and financial analysis capabilities.
• Strong communication skills with ability to operate across operational and executive teams.
• Experience in high-growth, entrepreneurial environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes.
• Manage the general ledger, reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Develop and maintain internal controls, policies, and financial governance frameworks.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash management processes.
• Support ERP improvements and finance process optimisation initiatives.
• Prepare management reports, cash flow forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Manage external audit, tax, and compliance requirements.
• Partner with senior leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and business performance analysis.
• Build and develop a high-performing finance and accounting function.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Internal controls

Financial analysis

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems (SAP)

Excel advanced

Job description

This is an opportunity to join a rapidly growing industrial technology business as it scales from pilot operations toward commercial manufacturing.

The successful candidate will act as a key finance leader, helping build the accounting infrastructure, financial controls, and reporting processes required to support operational growth, capital projects, and long-term expansion.

This is a highly visible role combining controllership, financial reporting, internal controls, and business partnering, with direct exposure to executive leadership and strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes
• Manage the general ledger, reconciliations, and month-end close activities
• Develop and maintain internal controls, policies, and financial governance frameworks
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash management processes
• Support ERP improvements and finance process optimisation initiatives
• Prepare management reports, cash flow forecasts, and variance analysis
• Manage external audit, tax, and compliance requirements
• Partner with senior leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and business performance analysis
• Build and develop a high-performing finance and accounting function

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• 9-15 years' accounting, reporting, or controllership experience
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial controls, and corporate accounting practices is essential
• CPA, equivalent professional qualification, or experience at a Big 4 is highly preferred
• Experience within manufacturing, industrial, infrastructure, energy, chemicals, or other capital-intensive sectors preferred
• Experience managing audits, financial statements, and compliance processes
• Strong ERP, Excel, and financial analysis capabilities
• Strong communication skills with the ability to operate across operational and executive teams
• Experience working within high-growth, entrepreneurial environments preferred