Senior Financial Controller & Strategy Lead

Wildhorsepass; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Gila River Development (GRD) seeks a Financial Controller to oversee accounting activities, supervise the staff, and ensure compliance with financial standards. The role covers reporting, budgeting, tax compliance, and internal controls to maintain financial integrity and strategic decision support.

The position requires leadership, deep accounting expertise, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends for client meetings and events.
• Valid AZ driver's license, provide a 39-month satisfactory MVR report.
• Obtain a Tribal operator driving permit at the time of hire.
• A satisfactory result obtained through a test for illegal drugs and drug-free workplace.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and payroll.
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles, standards, regulations, and statutory requirements.
• Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to strengthen internal controls.
• Monitor cash flow, budgeting, and forecasting activities for financial stability.
• Respond to management with accurate information to support financial needs.
• Coordinate with auditors for annual audit and address findings.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Evenings & weekends flexibility

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Certified Public Accountant (preferred)

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Accounting software

Advanced Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gila River Development (GRD) seeks a Financial Controller to oversee accounting activities, supervise the staff, and ensure compliance with financial standards. The role covers reporting, budgeting, tax compliance, and internal controls to maintain financial integrity and strategic decision support.

The position requires leadership, deep accounting expertise, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.