Regional Controller

We are seeking a high-caliber accounting professional with hands-on expertise to join our growing organization. This role will serve as a critical contributor to corporate accounting operations and strategic initiatives, including the implementation and optimization of an enterprise-wide accounting ERP.

The ideal candidate brings 5 to 10 years of progressive accounting experience, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is eager to help build scalable processes in a dynamic, acquisition-focused company.

Key Responsibilities

Core Accounting Responsibilities

• Own the accounting function for assigned operating companies, serving as the primary accounting leader responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting and accounting operations
• Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processing to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and other month-end close activities
• Manage project accounting, including Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting, percentage-of-completion (POC) accounting, revenue recognition, and job cost analysis
• Analyze monthly financial results, investigate financial and operational variances, and partner with Operations leadership to improve project profitability, forecast accuracy, and overall financial performance
• Support cash forecasting, fixed asset accounting, lease accounting, and other corporate accounting activities

Leadership & Process Improvement

• Drive process improvements, standardization, and implementation of accounting best practices across assigned operating companies
• Act as a key contributor in the implementation, adoption, and ongoing optimization of the Company's enterprise ERP system
• Support company-wide initiatives related to acquisitions, integrations, and system enhancements
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance to accounting staff and cross-functional team members, regardless of direct reporting relationships

Business Partnership

• Partner with Operations and Corporate leadership on financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and project profitability
• Prepare financial reports, variance analyses, and operational insights to support business decision-making
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Support annual financial statement audits and other corporate reporting initiatives
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, IT, Corporate Development, Human Resources, and executive leadership
• Contribute to special projects and assume additional responsibilities as needed to support the Company's continued growth and strategic objectives

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of accounting experience in a corporate environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA license a plus
• Direct experience with enterprise-wide accounting software required (Sage Intacct or Oracle NetSuite)
• Strong background in AP, AR, and accrual-based accounting (experience with percentage of completion (POC) accounting preferred)
• Proven ability to support budgeting and financial planning processes
• Experience implementing or enhancing accounting systems preferred
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth organization
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Must reside in East or Central time zone
• Travel approximately 20-25% to support regional accounting operations and corporate initiatives

Ideal Candidate Traits

• Self-starter with a high level of initiative
• Detail-oriented with consistent follow-through
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities
• Hands-on and execution focused
• Team-oriented with a service mindset
• Ability and desire to take on more responsibility and potentially an enhanced role as the company grows

Why Join Us

This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the accounting infrastructure of a rapidly growing industrial services company. You will have direct involvement in meaningful corporate initiatives and the chance to make a lasting impact on systems, processes, and overall financial performance. Compensation is commensurate with experience.