Senior Controller

ODYSEA AQUARIUM LLC•Scottsdale, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Controller is a key financial leader responsible for the strategic direction, oversight, and execution of accounting operations across Arizona Boardwalk’s multi-entity organization. The role leads enterprise-wide accounting functions, financial reporting, internal controls, audit coordination, and cash management, while ensuring consistent application of accounting policies and regulatory compliance across business units. Reporting directly to the Managing Partners, the Senior Controller serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and collaborates with senior leaders to support current operations, future developments, and long-term financial sustainability. The organization seeks an experienced, culture-driven leader who can analyze complex accounting data, strengthen controls, mentor and develop teams, and identify opportunities that positively impact the organization. This is an on-site leadership role supporting a dynamic, guest-facing attraction environment. The position requires at least 40 hours per week, with flexibility during audits, peak operational periods, special events, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business with an emphasis in Accounting.
10 or more years of progressive experience in senior-level accounting roles.
At least 5 years of management experience leading finance or accounting teams within a multi-divisional organization.
Demonstrated success partnering with senior leadership, internal teams, external auditors, legal advisors, and tax advisors.
Extensive experience in cash handling, reconciliation, loss prevention, and complex accounting environments.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities.
Exceptional integrity, professionalism, and commitment to confidentiality.
Superior verbal and written communication skills and strong attention to detail.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, and experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting systems.
Ability to work a minimum of 40 hours per week, with flexibility during audits, peak operational periods, special events, weekends, and holidays.
Successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background investigation.
Ability to manage any allergies related to animals or plants through medication or protective measures to ensure job performance.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Experience in hospitality, attractions, entertainment, retail, or other cash-intensive industries.
Multi-entity or holding company experience.
Experience supporting investor reporting, capital projects, or expansion initiatives.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for accounting activities across multiple legal entities, ensuring financial records and reporting are accurate, consistent, and timely.
Establish, maintain, and enforce standardized accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls across all business units.
Lead and supervise accounting functions to ensure efficient and accurate financial reporting.
Oversee compliance with accounting standards, sales/use and admissions taxes, payroll requirements, and other regulatory obligations.
Oversee purchasing card programs to ensure accurate recording, monitoring, and reporting of transactions.
Support expansion initiatives and future developments through disciplined financial analysis and risk assessment.
Assist in preparing investor update reports and management presentations.
Ensure data integrity, scalability, and alignment with organizational growth.
Coach, mentor, and develop accounting leaders and staff to enhance performance, accountability, and engagement.
Foster a collaborative, service-oriented finance team that partners effectively with operations, leadership, and external stakeholders.
Address performance issues and lead or recommend appropriate personnel actions in alignment with company values.