Finance Accounting Coordinator

Job Description
Financial Controller - Mesa, AZ
We're partnering with a growing,
PE backed tech company in the advanced materials and energy storage space on the search for a Financial Controller to join its finance team, based in Mesa, AZ. Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a highly visible role covering core accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls. You'll build out the accounting function and team, help establish strategic decision-making as the business scales. This is an on-site role 5 days a week.

Own the accounting function end to end, from monthly close through annual financial statements
Oversee GL, reconciliations, journal entries
Build out the internal controls environment, the policies and procedures that keep the finance function audit ready as the business scales
Run day to day operations AP, receivables, payroll, and treasury
Deliver the reporting leadership actually needs: forecasts, cash flow visibility, variance analysis that explains the "why," not just the number
Ensure compliance with US GAAP and manage the external audit relationship
Work alongside the CFO and FP&A team on budgeting, forecasting, and performance reviews
15-20 years of experience building a career in accounting and controllership, ideally somewhere capital intensive and project driven: mining, manufacturing, construction, engineering, or real estate development
~ Public accounting (Big 4 or top 10 ideal) and time inside a private company
~ CPA strongly preferred
~ Real ERP experience: implementation and automation
~ M&A exposure, acquisition integration a real plus
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