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Controller jobs in Tucson, AZ
Controllers run the accounting function of a company. They own the close process, financial reporting, and internal controls, and manage the accounting team that keeps the numbers accurate and audit-ready.
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$41–$100/hr
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$132k
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Careers / Sales & Marketing Estimator Produces accurate, competitive estimates for structured cabling, access control, video surveillance, and intrusion projects. Performs material takeoffs from plan sets, coordinates wi…
what happened. At Bourn, Project Accountants help influence what happens next. As a Project Accountant, you will serve as the financial steward for large, sophisticated projects and work alongside professionals in develo…
$120k - $160k
Requisition ID: 99888 Job Category: Project Controls; Construction Location: Tucson, AZ, United States Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more tha…
KE&G Construction, Inc., a 100% employee-owned company, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Estimator. At KE&G, we focus on our employee-owners' growth and development with new and exciting projects whil…
at Crest Insurance Group in Tucson, AZ. As a problem solver with a keen eye for detail, you will play a vital role in maintaining financial records and ensuring accuracy in our accounting processes. This onsite position…
$110k - $160k
We are seeking an experienced Commercial Construction Estimator. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in estimating for commercial construction projects, excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and…
$65k - $100k
operating at a ratio of 60% Tax, 30% write up's, & 10% Audit work. Tax Associate Responsibilities: Organizing and analyzing clients' financial information Taking advantage of opportunities to minimize tax liability throu…
Our client is a recognized Facade organization with a proven track record of success. If you are a dynamic Estimator with strong glass and glazing or facade estimating experience, and a passion for success, We are very i…
$95k - $135k
Job Description: We are seeking a detail-oriented Estimator to prepare cost estimates for heavy civil construction projects such as roads, bridges, and utilities. The estimator will review project plans, gather pricing,…
$60k - $100k
About the Opportunity: GPAC is actively recruiting on behalf of a well-established steel fabrication and erection company known for delivering high-quality structural and miscellaneous metalwork. We are seeking an experi…
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What controllers earn in Tucson
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $41–$54 | $85k–$113k |
| Mid level | $54–$72 | $113k–$150k |
| Senior | $70–$100 | $146k–$207k |
Adjusted for the Tucson market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
GAAP and technical accountingFinancial reportingInternal controlsTeam managementMonth-end and year-end closeAudit managementERP systems (NetSuite, SAP)Cash flow managementProcess documentation
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
How have you improved a close process you inherited?
Give the before and after in days, and the specific changes: reconciliation cadence, checklist ownership, or automation. Show the team came along with the change.
Tell me about your experience managing an external audit.
Describe owning the PBC list, keeping schedules ready year-round, and how the audit concluded — ideally with no material adjustments and a shorter fieldwork period.
How do you design internal controls without slowing the business down?
Show risk-based thinking: strong controls where dollars and fraud risk concentrate, lighter touch elsewhere, and automation where judgment is not needed.
How do you develop and retain your accounting team?
Mention clear ownership of areas, cross-training to remove single points of failure, and giving seniors visible stretch work like audit or systems projects.
Describe a technical accounting issue you had to research and resolve.
Pick something real — revenue recognition, leases, capitalization — and walk through the guidance you applied and how you documented the position.
How do you work with FP&A and the CFO?
Frame the controller as the source of trustworthy actuals: clean, timely closes that let FP&A forecast and the CFO speak to the board with confidence.
Tell me about a time you found or prevented a material problem.
Show vigilance plus process: how the issue surfaced, how you contained and corrected it, and the control you added afterward.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For controllers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Lead with the scope you controlled: revenue, entity count, team size, and audit firm relationships.
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Quantify close discipline, for example a consistent five-day close across a multi-entity consolidation.
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Name clean audit outcomes and any first-year audits or system implementations you led.
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Include CPA licensure prominently; most controller postings treat it as required.
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Show a systems story, such as migrating from QuickBooks to NetSuite, since controllers often own that transition.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Senior Accountant
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Accounting Manager
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Assistant Controller
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Controller
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VP of Finance / CFO
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