GHJ Search & Staffing has been exclusively retained by Olson Precast of Arizona to lead the search for its next Controller. All inquiries regarding this opportunity should be directed to Matthew Cruz at [email protected].
About Olson Precast of Arizona
Founded in 1973, Olson Precast of Arizona is a privately held, locally owned manufacturer and installer of precast concrete and wet utility products. With more than 50 years of experience, the company has established itself as a leading provider of infrastructure solutions throughout Arizona.
Olson serves contractors and municipalities with products and services supporting residential communities, commercial developments, transportation infrastructure, and major construction projects. Its capabilities include manufacturing, delivery, installation, and specialized field services.
The Opportunity
Olson Precast is seeking an experienced Controller to lead its accounting operations and serve as a trusted financial partner to company leadership. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys taking ownership, developing teams, and making a meaningful impact within a well-established, close-knit organization.
The Controller will oversee day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, inventory, AP/AR, and month-end close while managing a lean accounting team. The role also includes oversight of certain HR and compliance functions, offering broad exposure to business operations and opportunities to improve systems and processes.
Key Responsibilities
Lead daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and collections.
Oversee month-end and year-end close, financial statements, reconciliations, and management reporting in accordance with GAAP.
Manage inventory accounting, including production activity, raw materials, and finished goods.
Oversee cash management, banking activities, and working capital.
Support budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, pricing, and capital investment decisions.
Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff while remaining actively involved in daily accounting activities.
Oversee HR-related responsibilities, including benefits administration, HRIS, timekeeping, employee documentation, and compliance reporting.
Maintain strong internal controls and coordinate tax and audit requirements with external advisors.
Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, reporting, and operational efficiency.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required.
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including strong general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting expertise.
Previous experience supervising or leading accounting staff.
Manufacturing, inventory-based, or operationally complex accounting experience preferred.
Strong understanding of inventory accounting and how production activities affect financial reporting.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and accounting systems; Titan software experience is a plus.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage competing priorities.
Hands-on leadership style with a willingness to support day-to-day accounting responsibilities.
Why Join?
Established Industry Leader: Join a respected Arizona company with more than 50 years of experience in manufacturing and infrastructure services.
High-Impact Leadership Role: Take ownership of the accounting function and work closely with company leadership.
Broad Business Exposure: Gain involvement in accounting, manufacturing operations, inventory, HR, and strategic financial decisions.
Opportunity to Make Improvements: Help strengthen accounting processes, implement efficiencies, and enhance financial reporting.
Collaborative Environment: Join a close-knit organization where initiative, accountability, and hands-on leadership are valued.
Exclusive Search Representation
GHJ Search & Staffing is the exclusive recruiting partner for this opportunity. All candidate inquiries, referrals, and expressions of interest should be directed to:
Matthew Cruz
GHJ Search & Staffing
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting expertise
- Previous experience supervising or leading accounting staff
- Manufacturing, inventory-based, or operationally complex accounting experience
- Strong understanding of inventory accounting and the impact of production activities on financial reporting
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and accounting systems
- Titan software experience
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage competing priorities
- Hands-on leadership style and willingness to support day-to-day accounting responsibilities
What We Do
GHJ is an accounting and advisory firm that specializes in nonprofit, food and beverage, entertainment and media and health and wellness companies. Previous recipient of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce Employee Champion For Life Work Harmony Award and named a “Best Places to Work” by the Los Angeles Business Journal eight times since 2008, GHJ is passionate about helping clients and its people #BeMore by focusing on building thriving businesses and creating a better future. GHJ works as a business advocate for its clients — providing personalized service and building long-term relationships to help position our clients for growth. Through its affiliation with HLB International, a global network of independent professional accounting firms and business advisers, GHJ is able to partner with other top firms across major cities throughout the U.S. and the world. GHJ’s audit, tax and advisory teams leverage the HLB network to better serve its clients and give clients access to member firms in over 158 countries across the globe and over 775 offices worldwide. Also ranked as a top-20 largest accounting firm on the Los Angeles Business Journal’s Book of Lists, GHJ has 15 partners and more than 160 staff members that serve over 3,000 clients. GHJ is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the AICPA Governmental Audit Quality Center (GAQC), the California Society of CPAs and the California Association of Nonprofits (CalNonprofit).
