Head of Accounting and Finance

Job Title:Head of Accounting & Finance (A&F)

Location:Scottsdale AZ

Compensation:$120K base discretionary bonus

Work Type:100% On-Site

The Kostelic Agency (TKA) has been exclusively engaged on aconfidential searchfor aHead of Accounting & Finance (A&F)to join alocally owned family-run organizationin Scottsdale that has experienced significant growth and is projected to reach$50M in revenue over the next few years.

This is anewly created leadership roledesigned to bring structure clarity and forward-looking financial insight to the business as it continues to scale. Ownership is seeking a steady experienced professional who can own theentire accounting functionwhile also providingfinance and FP&A-level insightto support better operational and strategic decisions.

This role offers apredictable 4045 hour workweek minimal after-hours demands and a high-trust partnership with ownership.

The Role (Accounting Finance / FP&A Blend)

This position sits at the intersection ofController-level accounting ownershipandpractical operator-focused finance. The Head of A&F will be responsible for accurate financials while also analyzing performance identifying inefficiencies and helping leadership understand where money is being spentand where it can be better deployed.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting & Reporting

• 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)

Finance & FP&A

• 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

Process Improvement & Systems

• 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

Leadership & Partnership

• 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

Ideal Background

• 812 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 financialsandexplaining the story behind them
• Preference for stability balance and long-term contribution

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary discretionary bonus
• Health dental vision and related benefits
• Retirement plan options
• PTO and paid holidays

This is more than just a jobits an opportunity to lead grow and make an impact in a steady mission-driven organization. If youre passionate about financial leadership and team development we want to hear from you.

Interested applicants can apply directly to this posting or email us to arrange a confidential conversation:

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