The Kostelic Agency · 3 weeks ago
Head of Finance and Accounting
Scottsdale, AZ
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$120K/yr - $120K/yr
8+ years expThe Kostelic Agency is a locally owned, family-run organization in Scottsdale that has experienced significant growth and is projected to reach $50M+ in revenue over the next few years. They are seeking a Head of Accounting & Finance to oversee the entire accounting function and provide finance and FP&A-level insight to support better operational and strategic decisions.
AccountingFinanceHuman ResourcesStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Natalie Schlicht
Responsibilities
Own the general ledger, monthly close, and financial statement preparation
Ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability of financial reporting
Oversee AP, AR, bank reconciliations, payroll oversight, and account reviews
Maintain and improve internal controls, policies, and documentation
Coordinate with external partners (CPA, tax, payroll, banking as needed)
Build and maintain budgets, forecasts, and cash flow models
Analyze financial performance, margins, and operating expenses
Identify areas of inefficiency, overspending, or process breakdowns
Provide clear, actionable reporting and commentary to ownership
Support decision-making around pricing, staffing, and operational investments
Improve accounting workflows and close timelines
Partner with operations to improve data quality and reporting accuracy
Support system improvements and light automation where appropriate
Bring structure without overcomplicating the business
Serve as a trusted financial partner to ownership and operations
Manage and collaborate with a bookkeeper handling day-to-day entries
Bring professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment to all interactions
Qualification
Required
8–12+ years of progressive experience across accounting and finance
Strong technical accounting foundation with hands-on close ownership
Experience in an operating environment (not purely corporate or siloed)
Comfortable producing financials and explaining the story behind them
Preference for stability, balance, and long-term contribution
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, and related benefits
Retirement plan options
PTO and paid holidays
Company
The Kostelic Agency
The Kostelic Agency offers national search services in accounting, finance, and HR sectors with various job opportunities.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Brandon Kostelic
Executive Recruiter / Founder
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