HotFoot Recruiters · 12 hours ago
Controller
Glendale, AZ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $160K/yr
8+ years expHotFoot Recruiters is excited to partner with a lifestyle apparel company to hire a Controller to lead and strengthen the organization’s accounting and financial operations. This role is critical to driving financial performance, stabilizing processes, developing the accounting team, and establishing strong controls and KPIs to support long-term growth.
Staffing Agency
Responsibilities
Oversee and manage all accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, general ledger, asset, liability, and lease accounting
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance tracking, including development and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs)
Establish, enforce, and continuously improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance
Monitor cash flow, budget variances, and gross margin performance; prepare and present weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reports to leadership
Manage month-end close activities, including journal entries, inventory valuation, inventory roll-forward, and financial reconciliations
Analyze cost accounting data, inventory, margins, and profitability to identify risks, savings opportunities, and operational improvements
Provide monthly revenue forecasts and detailed variance analysis versus actuals
Maintain internal controls documentation and support audits, testing, and compliance activities
Manage compliance with local, state, and federal reporting requirements
Serve as a key liaison with external partners, including CPA firms, auditors, vendors, and service providers
Partner closely with the Director of Finance to ensure continuity during transition and ongoing operations
Develop, mentor, and lead the accounting team, ensuring role clarity, cross-training, and professional growth
Conduct gap analyses, stabilize processes, remove inefficiencies, and drive continuous improvement across accounting operations
Support strategic planning and long-term financial readiness for future growth initiatives
Qualification
Required
8+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including leadership responsibility
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA or equivalent certification preferred
Experience developing and managing KPIs, internal controls, and accounting procedures
Experience working with external auditors and CPA firms
Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, and financial analysis
Proven experience overseeing full-cycle accounting operations and month-end close
Ability to lead teams through transition, change, and process improvement
Strong knowledge of inventory accounting, margin analysis, and operational finance
Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with executives and cross-functional teams
High level of integrity, attention to detail, and sound business judgment
Preferred
CPA or equivalent certification preferred
Company
HotFoot Recruiters
HotFoot Recruiters offers contract, contract-to-hire, and direct placement across a variety of industries with comprehensive payroll & etc.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Roy Palomo
President & CEO
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