Finance Controller

DescriptionWe are looking for a Finance Controller to lead accounting operations and provide financial insight for a manufacturing-focused organization in Tucson, Arizona. This position will guide core reporting activities, strengthen financial processes, and support leadership with planning and performance analysis. The role also oversees a small accounting team while helping ensure accurate records, effective controls, and reliable coordination with external partners.Responsibilities:• Direct accounting activities across multiple business entities, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and reporting is completed on schedule.• Lead monthly and year-end close processes, prepare financial statements, and maintain the integrity of general ledger balances.• Manage inventory accounting and product cost analysis, including standard cost maintenance, variance review, and support for physical count activities.• Work closely with company leadership to develop budgets, update forecasts, and evaluate profitability trends that inform operational decisions.• Design and maintain streamlined internal controls and accounting workflows suited to a lean organizational structure.• Provide day-to-day guidance to accounting staff, set priorities, and review work for accuracy and completeness.• Coordinate with the parent organization and outside advisors on annual financial reviews, tax-related deliverables, and specialized accounting matters.Requirements• Proven experience leading full-cycle accounting and financial reporting activities in a controller or senior accounting capacity.• Strong understanding of general ledger management, month-end close, and financial statement preparation.• Background in cost accounting and inventory oversight within a manufacturing environment.• Ability to build budgets, produce forecasts, and analyze margins to support business planning.• Knowledge of internal controls and practical accounting procedures for small to mid-sized organizations.• Experience supervising accounting personnel and collaborating with external stakeholders such as auditors or tax professionals.• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to communicate financial information clearly to leadership.Job typePerm