Onsite Growth Controller: Scale Finance & Teams

The Kostelic Agency; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 204,000 - 216,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Equity potential

Job summary

The Kostelic Agency seeks an experienced Controller to lead day-to-day accounting across a multi-state, multi-entity organization based in Phoenix. You will report to executive leadership, guide a talented accounting team, and partner with Operations to scale the finance function through growth and acquisitions.

Key responsibilities include closing monthly, quarterly, and year-end books, managing GL/AP/AR, maintaining internal controls, and owning ASC 842 lease accounting and consolidated

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA and/or MBA a plus.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, incl. 5+ years in a Controller/leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience in multi-entity organizations; private equity and M&A experience a plus.
• Hands-on with ASC 842 lease accounting, internal controls, reconciliations, and audits.
• Advanced Excel and analytics.
• Experience with Sage Intacct or ServiceTitan.

Responsibilities

• Lead all monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities with GAAP-compliant reporting.
• Oversee General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Internal Compliance, and Accounting Systems across multiple entities.
• Direct day-to-day accounting operations including GL, inventory, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Ensure data integrity through strong internal controls and standardized processes.
• Own ASC 842 lease accounting, fixed assets, and consolidated reporting.
• Lead external audits and coordinate with auditors for smooth year-end events.
• Support mergers and acquisitions including purchase accounting and integrations.
• Drive ERP implementations and system enhancements to scale the organization.
• Partner with Operations and leadership to improve reporting and financial processes.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP Knowledge

Financial Reporting

Cross-functional Collaboration

Excel Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or MBA a plus

Tools

Sage Intacct

ServiceTitan

Job description

The Kostelic Agency seeks an experienced Controller to lead day-to-day accounting across a multi-state, multi-entity organization based in Phoenix. You will report to executive leadership, guide a talented accounting team, and partner with Operations to scale the finance function through growth and acquisitions.

Key responsibilities include closing monthly, quarterly, and year-end books, managing GL/AP/AR, maintaining internal controls, and owning ASC 842 lease accounting and consolidated