The Opportunity
We’re hiring a Finance Manager / Controller to build and lead the financial infrastructure of a high-growth business. Reporting directly to the CEO, you’ll own day-to-day financial operations while laying the financial foundation for scalable growth.
This is a builder’s role—ideal for a strategic, analytical leader ready to create systems, drive insights, and steer financial discipline from the ground up.
If you’re a “paranoid optimist” who balances rigorous cash and risk management with a growth-oriented mindset, we want to talk.
Key Responsibilities
- Cash Flow Leadership
- Implement and manage a 13-week cash flow forecasting model.
- Drive accounts receivable and payable optimization.
- Identify and eliminate inefficiencies to maintain a lean financial, disciplined financial structure.
- Financial Operations & Reporting
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Manage budgets, forecasts, and financial planning aligned to company strategy.
- Maintain accurate, organized financial records across all systems.
- Performance Analysis
- Track and analyze key financial and operational metrics.
- Build and maintain real-time dashboards for KPI and performance monitoring.
- Deliver actionable insights to improve profitability, efficiency, and execution.
- Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal tax and reporting regulations.
- Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard assets.
- Manage audits and coordinate with external accountants or consultants.
- Strategic Financial Leadership
- Partner with the CEO to design scalable financial processes.
- Conduct financial modeling to support decision-making and evaluate new business opportunities.
- Lead initiatives to improve financial discipline, reporting efficiency, and automation.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with sales and operations teams to align financial processes with business objectives.
- Serve as a financial advisor to department heads, guiding budgeting and expenditure decisions.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field, with demonstrated academic or practical exposure to financial operations.
OR
- 3-5 years of financial analysis or management experience.
- Proven experience with cash flow forecasting, working capital management, and process implementation.
- Proficiency in Excel and financial modeling.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Track record of building financial processes from scratch.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred
- MBA or professional certification (CPA, CMA, or equivalent).
- Experience in construction, contracting, or project-based industries.
- Knowledge of job costing, project accounting, and industry KPIs.
- Experience leading accounting software implementations and process improvement projects.
Why Join Us
Competitive Pay & Performance-Based Rewards
- $80,000 - $120,000 base salary.
- Quarterly + annual performance bonuses.
- Equity eligibility (available upon 12 months of service and exceeding performance targets).
- Direct mentorship from the CEO.
- Clear path to Director of Finance or CFO roles.
Comprehensive Benefits
- Healthcare coverage.
- 401(k) plan.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Company expense card.
- Professional development opportunities.
Location and Work Schedule
- Location: Tucson or Tempe headquarters.
- Work Schedule: Full-time.
- Hybrid work arrangement possible for the right candidate.
- Occasional evening/weekend work during close or special projects.