Job Title: Regional Controller Job Type: Full Time / Management
Job Summary
Our client, a provider of comprehensive infrastructure services and technologies, is seeking a Regional Controller. Reporting to the Corporate Controller and acting as a member of the Regional Leadership team, the Regional Controller plays a key leadership role in supporting all aspects of accounting, financial management, and internal controls for the Region. This position ensures the integrity of financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency while driving alignment with regional and corporate objectives. This position also provides leadership by ensuring that accounting procedures conform to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), alongside oversight of all regional A/P, A/R, Payroll, Fleet, and Purchasing/Warehouse activities.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Responsible for understanding the company’s safety commitment and policy program, proactively implementing and advocating safety in all operations at all times.
- Oversee the month-end process, including preparing monthly financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows) for management’s review, performing balance sheet reconciliations, and ensuring all transactions are recorded in a timely manner.
- Work with Installation and Maintenance teams to track job progress, profitability, and overall performance in conjunction with regional and corporate goals and objectives.
- Oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable staff to ensure billings and invoices are paid timely and to ensure the region maintains a positive cash balance.
- Maintain and organize the monthly WIP schedule.
- Collaborate with regional leadership to align financial strategies with organizational goals.
- Stay informed on the financial health of the region and communicate with management when variations are encountered. Work with the Regional team to develop action and remediation plans to correct and stay on plan.
- Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements, tax filings, licenses, and related obligations.
- Analyze budget variances and communicate significant issues and opportunities for improvement.
- Interface with other departments and external audit firms to resolve technical accounting issues.
- Develop and monitor budgets, providing insights into effective financial planning.
- Conduct internal audits to verify accuracy and adherence to budget and regulatory standards.
- Prepare cash flow forecasting and strategic recommendations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements and Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, and 5 years of experience in a Construction, Maintenance, or Trades type industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- CPA highly desired.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction accounting.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to create complex spreadsheets.
- Prior experience with ERP systems (Foundation/Spectrum) highly desired.
- Ability to integrate seamlessly into teams and workflows.
- Highly organized with keen attention to detail.
- Proficient in data analysis, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
- Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.
- Excellence in financial analysis and strategic planning.
- Outstanding communication skills with both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining quality.