Position SummaryThe Regional Controller provides financial oversight and support across a multi-branch region, partnering with operational leadership to monitor performance, strengthen internal controls, and drive accountability at the branch level. This role combines hands-on fieldwork with core accounting responsibilities and includes regular travel to branch locations.
Responsibilities- Partner with regional operational leaders to monitor and improve financial performance across the district.
- Provide support, training, and accountability to branch accounting staff on internal controls, ERP systems, and company policies.
- Review weekly and monthly reporting for exceptions and follow up to ensure corrective action is taken.
- Lead financial statement reviews with branch personnel, driving variance analysis and supporting budget performance.
- Oversee weekly cycle counts and annual physical inventory counts.
- Maintain the integrity of local ERP systems and data flowing to the corporate accounting group.
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of branch accounting personnel.
- Support the corporate accounting group, external auditors, and audit processes as needed.
- Assist with integration efforts related to mergers and acquisitions as the business grows.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 3+ years of hands-on managerial accounting experience.
- Experience with ERP and accounting systems required, with Advanced Excel skills.
- Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to translate financial information for an operational audience.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities across multiple sites.
- High ethical standards and sound judgment regarding financial stewardship.
- Willingness and ability to travel approximately 25-30%.
Preferred Qualifications- CPA license, or active progress toward CPA licensure.
- Experience with multi-unit organizational structures.
- Prior field finance experience within a distribution, retail, or branch-based business.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
