CONTROLLER

Job Summary

The Controller oversees all accounting functions for Arizona Center for Cancer Care, ensuring the timely and accurate preparation of financial statements and management reporting. This role is responsible for maintaining a sound system of accounting records, enforcing internal controls, and ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and organizational policies. The Controller leads and supervises the accounting team, ensuring work is completed accurately, on schedule, and in alignment with business needs. This position supports budget and forecast activities and manages multiple accounting processes, including general ledger oversight, financial reporting, and close activities, while meeting established deadlines and operational requirements.

Duties and responsibilities

• Oversees the organization’s accounting operations, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, general ledger, account reconciliations, month-end and year-end close, cash transactions, payroll coordination, variance analysis, and fixed assets
• Directs and manages quarterly and annual financial audit activities, serving as the primary point of contact for external auditors
• Oversees preparation and coordination of quarterly and year-end tax schedules and related compliance activities
• Serves as the primary financial liaison to partners and division leadership, ensuring timely, accurate, and transparent financial reporting
• Evaluates existing accounting practices, internal controls, and procedures; designs and implements improvements to strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and compliance
• Reviews and approves financial statements, ensuring integrity, completeness, and adherence to GAAP and regulatory requirements
• Leads the development, execution, and monitoring of the annual operating budget and financial forecasts
• Establishes, maintains, and enforces accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Maintains governance over the chart of accounts and accounting structure
• Leads complex financial analyses, ad hoc reporting, and special projects to support executive decision-making
• Directs and supervises general ledger accounting functions and close processes
• Manages, develops, and evaluates accounting staff through performance management, goal setting, coaching, and professional development
• Ensures timely and accurate financial close, reporting, and completion of executive-directed initiatives and special projects

Direct reports

• NA

EEO Statement

Arizona Center for Cancer Care provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Qualifications

Qualifications and Educational Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; MBA preferred
• Minimum of seven years of progressive accounting experience
• Minimum of five years of experience in an accounting leadership or supervisory role
• CPA certification preferred
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with leadership and cross-functional stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability of managing teams, setting performance expectations, and overseeing employee development
• Demonstrated ability of advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Licensure and Certifications

• CPA Preferred  

Working conditions

• Works onsite in an office or clinical setting.
• Emphasizes collaboration with various stakeholders.
• Necessitates effective communication and teamwork.
• Functions in a fast-paced environment.
• May require flexibility in working hours.
• Requires adherence to safety protocols and compliance with healthcare regulations.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for travel between locations.

Physical requirements

• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.  
• Must be able to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to bend, kneel, crawl and twist as needed.
• Must be able to see, hear, type, and speak.
• Must be able to reach and pull.