Illumination Systems Arizona

Arizona's Lighting & Controls Agency.

Director, Controller

ControllerControllerFull TimeRemoteTeam 51-200Since 1937H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

12 days ago

Salary

Not specified

Bachelor Degree8 yrs expEnglishERP

Job Description

• Execute monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes. • Partner closely with existing team members to ensure accuracy and alignment of all accounting activities. • Maintain and enhance accounting policies, internal controls, and operational workflows. • Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with US GAAP. • Work closely with FP&A to align accounting outputs with operational forecasting needs. • Coordinate with external auditors on the audit process. • Oversee corporate tax compliance in partnership with external tax advisors. • Provide expertise in complex accounting areas such as revenue recognition, equity accounting, leases, capitalized software, and contract considerations. • Adopt and implement new accounting standards when required. • Ensure policies and reporting structures align with potential IPO readiness requirements. • Build scalable processes, documentation, and systems to support rapid growth. • Help prepare the company for future IPO-level requirements, including SOX readiness and enhanced reporting. • Lead or support system enhancements (ERP, billing, payroll, revenue automation) that improve accuracy and efficiency. • Work closely with Sales, Customer Success, HR, Operations, and other teams to ensure proper accounting treatment across the business. • Provide guidance and insights to leadership to support strategic decisions. • Foster strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. • Demonstrate leadership traits—such as ownership, accountability, communication, and strategic thinking—to be considered for future team management as the accounting function grows. • Mentor or guide peers informally, helping improve overall team performance regardless of direct managerial authority.

Job Requirements

  • Active CPA license in good standing.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • 8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Big 4 public accounting experience, and significant work in SaaS or technology companies.
  • Experience supporting high-growth SaaS environments.
  • Deep knowledge of US GAAP and experience applying complex accounting standards.
  • Ability to operate with a high degree of ownership as an individual contributor.
  • Demonstrated leadership potential.
  • Exceptional accuracy, organization, and ability to manage competing priorities.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally and collaboratively.
  • Experience supporting IPO readiness or public-company reporting.
  • Experience leading an accounting team at a high growth company.
  • Accounting system implementation, integration, and migration experience such as ERP/GL (Sage Intacct, NetSuite, etc.), T&E and P2P systems (Ramp, Navan, etc.), billing systems, collection systems (Stripe, etc.) and/or tax engines (Avalera, Vertex, etc.).

Benefits

  • Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • 401K with 3% Contribution
  • Pre-IPO Stock Options
  • At least 12 Public Holidays
  • Flexible Time Off

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