Syscon Inc. · 10 hours ago
Controller (Hands-On)
Syscon Inc. is a technology consulting company seeking a hands-on Controller to manage the day-to-day accounting functions of the business. This role involves executing accounting tasks, maintaining accuracy in financial records, and collaborating with leadership to ensure financial clarity and accountability.
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Responsibilities
Personally performing and completing month-end and year-end close
Preparing and posting journal entries
Completing bank and balance sheet reconciliations
Maintaining a clean, accurate general ledger
Managing job costing and cost allocations
Reviewing financials for accuracy and reasonableness
Preparing monthly financial statements
Supporting budgeting and forecasting
Working directly with leadership to answer financial questions
Ensuring accounting data is well-documented, searchable, and reliable
Qualification
Required
5–7 years of progressive accounting experience
Recent (within the past 1–2 years) hands-on responsibility for month-end close
Recent (within the past 1–2 years) hands-on responsibility for journal entries
Recent (within the past 1–2 years) hands-on responsibility for bank and balance sheet reconciliations
Senior Accountant–level or working Controller background
Experience in job costing, project-based, or operational accounting environments
Hands-on experience with ERP accounting systems preferred, including Sage 100 Contractor and Acumatica
Experience with comparable ERPs such as Dynamics, NetSuite, or similar will also be considered
Strong Excel skills
Comfortable learning systems quickly and independently
Uses digital tools to track work, notes, and follow-ups
Avoids paper-based or memory-based workflows
Preferred
Preference given to candidates located near Phoenix, AZ
Candidates within a 60-mile radius of Phoenix should expect periodic in-person collaboration
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off and paid holidays
Retirement plan with company participation
Remote work flexibility
Stable, established company with long-term growth
Supportive, people-first culture with high expectations