Direct Hire - Division Controller Technology Management

Job Title – Division Controller – Technology Management
AZ Based at HQ  - Position is currently hybrid, with requirement to be onsite at least 3 days per week. HQ (address is 6201 N 24th Parkway in Phoenix, AZ).
Direct Hire - Permanent Role

Job Purpose
Provides financial expertise and control functions for multiple departments, with primary emphasis on supporting the Technology business unit, which includes supporting hardware, software, security, technology, and reservation departments. Prepares and analyzes financial results and provides management with an understanding of the department’s financial performance and the financial effect of business plans and strategies. Responsible for monitoring and managing the Company's multi-million-dollar capital and operating expenditure budget.
 
Essential Job Results
The candidate is responsible for overseeing core accounting functions, ensuring accuracy, and providing financial expertise and support to multiple departments. Key responsibilities include:

• Financial Closing and Reconciliation: Responsible for closing the books monthly, performing account reconciliations, and ensuring all financial transactions are recorded accurately and in compliance with GAAP, FASB, and other related accounting standards.
• Forecasting, Budgeting, and Variance Analysis: Collaborates with the technology team to prepare forecasts and budgets to support departmental planning. Conducts monthly variance analysis, providing explanations and insights on variances to enable management to make informed financial decisions.
• Facilitation of Financial Decision Making: Promotes effective use of data and financial analysis to support cost/value assessments of services, initiatives, and investments within assigned departments. Provides technical support, leadership, and collaboration in the annual budgeting and operating plan process, working closely with key management.
• Core Accounting Responsibilities and Business Partnership: Once core accounting responsibilities are achieved, the candidate will become a valued business partner, offering strategic support to the technology business unit. Works closely with the management team to enhance financial effectiveness and offer financial expertise that aligns with business needs.
• Strategic Advisory Role: Acts as a strategic business partner and advisor for managers in assigned departments. Maintains a comprehensive understanding of departmental operations and business requirements, initiating and responding to requests for financial analysis of both ongoing and innovative programs.
• Trend Analysis and Reporting: Identifies trends by analyzing data and brings issues, insights, and recommended resolutions to management’s attention. Supports management by preparing financial and accountability reports, updates on budget projections, and program performance reviews.
• Comprehensive Variance Analysis: Regularly prepares detailed variance analysis reports, addressing potential issues and providing management with actionable insights. Assists in preparing presentations on findings and recommendations for senior management, the Board of Directors, or member committees as required.
• Confidentiality and Quality Standards: Protects the integrity of financial data by upholding company standards for quality service and confidentiality.

This role combines foundational accounting responsibilities with strategic partnership, supporting the organization’s financial health and growth by providing expertise, guidance, and operational insight.

Experience

• Minimum 8 years related financial analysis experience, including management level assignments.
• Top public accounting firm experience preferred.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
• Master of Business Administration desirable.

Skills

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel must be expert level.
• Workday experience a plus.
• Proficiency in query and report writing tools that accompany financial software packages.
• Financial / budgeting acumen with financial accountability.
• Ability to resolve divergent interests and make quick, effective decisions.
• Ability to develop in-depth understanding of assigned departments operations, contracts and accounting.
• Ability to protect operations by keeping financial information confidential.

Other Requirements

• Position is currently hybrid, with requirement to be onsite at least 3 days per week. HQ (address is 6201 N 24th Parkway in Phoenix, AZ)
• Typical office hours are Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm.
• This position does not offer relocation assistance.
• May travel up to 20% of work time.

 

About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
 
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
 
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.
 
LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer. 


At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $150000.00/yearly.