Southwest Mobile Storage, Inc.- Controller

Controller Requisition

Southwest Mobile Storage Inc,. specializes in modifying storage containers for sale or lease. We take pride in our ability to provide high-quality, customized portable storage solutions while delivering outstanding customer service. We are seeking a reliable, self-motivated Controller to join our hardworking team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all core accounting functions, including lease and depreciation entries, monthly loan transactions, prepaid amortization, insurance entries, and real estate/personal property tax entries.
• Manage deferred revenue processes, including standard and partial‑month entries, monthly accruals, and related reconciliations.
• Complete weekly bank reconciliations, prepare the monthly Statement of Cash Flows, and maintain accurate consolidated financials.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and tie‑outs; review and analyze monthly financial statements; and update branch‑level financials.
• Maintain sales tax compliance through rate comparisons, validation workbooks, audit recreation (including California filings), and balance sheet verification.
• Oversee payroll‑related accounting, including bi‑weekly payroll journals, ISR commission calculations, payroll accruals, vacation accruals, and setting up sales reps as commissionable in Business Central.
• Reclassify inventory used for maintenance/service repairs, validate shop work order costs, and process inventory branch transfers.
• Handle operational accounting tasks including RSO invoicing, daily fraud filter reviews, expense reimbursement approval/posting, and monthly employee benefits entries.
• Manage company credit card setups, employee card assignments, and general financial controls.
• Lead and develop accounting team members and maintain key financial tracking tools, including the Fixed Asset Utilization file.

Qualifications

• CPA (active).
• Strong GAAP expertise, including revenue recognition (deferred revenue, partial month recognition), lease accounting, and fixed asset/depreciation.
• Financial reporting proficiency, including monthly close, consolidated financial statements, and Statement of Cash Flows.
• Balance sheet ownership with demonstrated ability to complete and review reconciliations, tie-outs, and flux analyses.
• Sales tax compliance experience, including multi-state (preferably including California), rate validation, and audit support.
• Payroll accounting knowledge, including payroll journals, accruals, vacation accruals, and sales commission accounting (ISR commissions).
• Inventory accounting experience (reclasses, work order cost validation, branch transfers).
• Internal controls mindset with ability to design, document, and improve processes (credit card controls, fraud filter reviews, approvals).
• Advanced Excel skills (e.g., INDEX/MATCH/XLOOKUP, PivotTables, Power Query or equivalent for reconciliations and analytics).
• ERP proficiency—hands-on experience with mid-market ERP; Dynamics 365 Business Central strongly preferred.
• Leadership capability to coach, prioritize, and develop accounting team members; effective cross-functional communication with Operations, Sales, and HR/Payroll.

Preferred Qualifications

• Public accounting or audit experience (external or internal).
• Experience in a multi-entity, multi-branch, or multi-state environment.
• Experience preparing cash forecasts and liquidity analyses.
• Exposure to fraud prevention controls within AR/AP or payment processing.

Experience

• 7–10+ years progressive accounting experience, including:
  • 3+ years in a supervisory/management capacity (Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, or Controller).
  • Demonstrated ownership of month-end close and financial statement review.
  • Direct experience with deferred revenue, lease accounting, payroll accruals/commissions, multi-state sales tax, and inventory accounting.
• CPA (Required).
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or Finance with substantial accounting coursework.
• Masters in Accounting or MBA.
• ERP: Dynamics 365 Business Central, or similar (e.g., NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics GP).
• Spreadsheets & BI: Advanced Excel; Power BI or similar.
• Close & Compliance: Experience with close checklists, reconciliation tools/workbooks, and audit documentation.
• Tax & Payroll Systems: Familiarity with sales tax engines/validation workbooks; coordination with payroll systems and commission setups.

Benefits:

• Immediate PTO eligibility
• Holidays off
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k)
• Health Savings Account

Job Type:

Full-time, Onsite. *Not a Remote Position*

Main Office/Yard Location:

1005 N 50th St Phoenix, AZ 85008

Who We Are:

Southwest Mobile Storage is a family-owned shipping container business founded in 1995. Our strength for 30 years comes from the specialized knowledge and passion of our people, along with serving over 24,000 commercial, construction and residential customers.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Southwest Mobile Storage Inc is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.