Regional Controller

Lead and manage core financial operations, including oversight of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general accounting, and day-to-day activities. Partner with Finance and cross-functional teams to support annual operating plan and forecasting processes, including data validation, variance analysis, and ensuring alignment between financial performance and organizational objectives. Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities Oversee accounting operations including general ledger activities, journal entries, and the reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts and roll forwards. Ensure accurate and timely recording of all transactions by implementing disciplines of internal audits, controls and checks across departments. Provide ongoing oversight of key accounting functions, including AP, AR, inventory, payroll, and international operations, driving continuous efficiencies and ensuring accuracy and strong internal controls. Prepare and deliver financial reporting packages for senior management, including variance analysis and insights into key business drivers. Contribute to the ongoing development, enhancement, and documentation of accounting policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with GAAP and regulatory requirements. Assist in managing external relationships with external auditors, banking personnel, and other relevant parties. Assist in creation of annual operating plan. Partner with senior leaders, including the Senior Director of Finance, on key projects and initiatives. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, or a Bachelor’s Degree in business with an emphasis in accounting, required. A CPA and/or MBA is preferred. Candidates must possess a minimum of 5–10 years of progressively responsible experience in financial leadership, including at least two years in a Controller capacity. Prior experience in manufacturing, distribution or other business with inventories is highly desirable. Successful candidate will have exceptional analytical and abstract reasoning skills, excellent organizational skills and will be process oriented. Must be skilled at interpersonal communication, have proven leadership skills and be a self-starter. A solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office, with a high level of expertise in Excel, is required. Experience supporting ERP implementation initiatives is preferred. Working Environment (Physical/Mental Demands) The Demands Of This Job Include The physical and mental capacity to effectively perform all essential job duties and responsibilities. Must be able to concentrate on details, work under deadline pressures, apply sound logic and judgement, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities. Must be able to focus and multi-task in a busy environment and maintain composure in potentially stressful situations. Maintain effective and professional relationships with executives, staff, customers, vendors, and governmental agencies. Access to and maintenance of confidential and sensitive information. Must undergo and meet company standards for background checks, drug testing, and behavioral assessments. Employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk. Ability to verbally communicate both in person and via telephone. Ability to utilize various office equipment, including computer, telephone, fax machine, and copy machine. Occasional lifting and/or moving of up to 10 pounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr