Senior Controller – Lead Growth, Multi-Entity Ops

LHH; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead day-to-day accounting operations and strengthen the accounting infrastructure as the business scales. You will manage GL, AP, AR, month-end close, and financial reporting across a multi-entity landscape while mentoring the accounting team.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in accounting, deep experience with ASC 842 lease accounting, ERP systems, and a proven ability to build and improve processes in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience as Controller, Assistant Controller, or Senior Accounting Manager.
• Hands-on knowledge of general ledger and month-end close.
• Lease accounting experience with ASC 842.
• Experience in multi-entity and complex environments.
• Proven track record building, improving, or cleaning up processes.
• Strong ERP and accounting systems experience.
• Ability to explain transaction flows in accounting systems.
• Comfort balancing technical accounting with business needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations across GL, AP, AR, close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Oversee accounting across a multi-entity organization with consolidations.
• Mentor and develop accounting staff while staying technically involved.
• Lead external audits, including schedules and issue resolution.
• Strengthen internal controls, SOPs, and accounting processes.
• Identify opportunities to automate close and improve efficiency.
• Support ERP implementations and accounting automation initiatives.
• Collaborate with operations, payroll, purchasing to resolve issues.
• Navigate acquisitions and increasing accounting complexity.

Skills

Leadership

Multi-entity experience

Month-end close

Lease accounting ASC842

ERP systems

Internal controls

Audits management

Process improvement

Accounting software expertise

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

ERP software

Job description

LHH is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead day-to-day accounting operations and strengthen the accounting infrastructure as the business scales. You will manage GL, AP, AR, month-end close, and financial reporting across a multi-entity landscape while mentoring the accounting team.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in accounting, deep experience with ASC 842 lease accounting, ERP systems, and a proven ability to build and improve processes in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.