Finance Controller

Job Description

Job Description

We 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.• 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.