The Regional Controller will oversee accounting and financial reporting operations for a growing, multi-entity organization. This individual will lead the monthly close process, ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, oversee cash management, and maintain strong internal controls while partnering closely with operational and corporate finance leadership.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting leader who can balance technical accounting expertise with day-to-day execution and team oversight. This individual should be comfortable working directly in the details, identifying and resolving accounting issues, and driving process improvements that support accurate financial reporting and continued growth.
Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Lead the monthly close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Oversee general ledger accounting, journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, company accounting policies, and internal control requirements.
- Review financial statements and supporting schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies, including issues related to transactional activity and financial reporting.
- Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are properly supported, reviewed, and completed within established deadlines.
- Support audit readiness and coordinate required documentation, schedules, and analysis.
- Oversee cash accounting, bank reconciliations, liquidity monitoring, and related cash management activities.
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data across accounting systems and operational platforms.
- Identify and resolve system-related accounting issues, including data discrepancies and reconciliation differences.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to improve financial systems, reporting accuracy, and accounting processes.
- Support system enhancements, automation, and other initiatives to improve accounting efficiency.
- Partner with operational leadership, FP&A, and Corporate Finance to review financial performance and support business decisions.
- Provide analysis and explanations of financial results, significant variances, balance sheet matters, and potential risks.
- Support monthly financial reviews and other management reporting requirements.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen financial processes, improve controls, and increase operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting issues and support strategic initiatives.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team while establishing clear responsibilities and accountability.
- Provide hands-on review and oversight of accounting activities to ensure accuracy and timely completion.
- Identify weaknesses in accounting processes and internal controls and implement effective improvements.
- Develop and maintain standardized accounting procedures, documentation, and best practices.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen the accounting function and enable continued growth.
Qualifications & Experience
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including controllership, financial close, or accounting leadership responsibilities.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred; CPA preferred.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls.
- Demonstrated experience leading month-end close, including journal entries, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Experience overseeing cash accounting, bank reconciliations, and related financial processes.
- Proven ability to identify accounting discrepancies, control weaknesses, and process gaps and implement sustainable improvements.
- Experience managing, mentoring, and developing accounting professionals.
- Strong ERP and financial systems experience; Sage Intacct experience is a plus.
- Experience with financial close management and reconciliation tools, such as FloQast or similar platforms, preferred.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including working with large transactional datasets and account reconciliations.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Hands-on leadership style with the ability to investigate issues, work directly with financial data, and manage competing priorities.
- Strong communication and business partnership skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with operational and corporate leadership.