Regional Accounting Manager

Regional Accounting ManagerThe Regional Accounting Manager serves as the lead accounting authority for designated regions and/or specific business units within Spotless Brands, responsible for directing and managing all accounting operations and financial reporting within their assigned scope. This role ensures accurate and compliant financial practices aligned with U.S. GAAP, while supporting the company's growth.Operating as a key financial leader, the Regional Accounting Manager partners closely with both corporate finance and regional operations to implement consistent accounting policies, maintain strong internal controls, and deliver timely, accurate financial reporting. While the role collaborates with corporate leadership to align with enterprise-wide standards, the primary focus is on ensuring financial discipline, compliance, and operational support within their assigned territories or brands.Additionally, the Regional Accounting Manager contributes to broader company initiatives such as process standardization, audit readiness, and supporting SOX compliance efforts as applicable – ensuring that regional practices align with corporate objectives.The Regional Accounting Manager will be responsible for managing the monthly general ledger; accounting and reporting close process to ensure timeliness, completeness, and accuracy in accordance with U.S. GAAP in a high-growth environment; working cross-functionally and collaborating with key Finance business partners (FP&A, IT, Ops, Marketing, etc.) to develop and-or refine processes to streamline the close process while ensuring adherence to accounting policies and controls.Essential Functions (Other Duties as Assigned)Accounting/Finance/Audit• Oversee and ensure timely and accurate daily, weekly, and monthly accounting activity• Supervise monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close process along with preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements in compliance with GAAP and in accordance with lender and financial sponsor reporting requirements• Coordinate with the operations team to provide management with financial information that's vital to the Brand's decision-making process• Perform financial analysis to explain variances in financial performance compared to budget targets and prior year results• Track and report on business performance metrics• Manage and review the work of other accountants• Liaise with external auditors to manage various audit requirements• Partner with the Assistant Controller on the implementation of new accounting standards or accounting for non-standard transactionsCompliance• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations• Collaborate on workflow design with key Finance partners on development of processes, policies, systems, controls, and compliance, fixed assets, revenue, inventory, close, etc.• Implement, document, and maintain adequate and effective internal controls in partnership with Corporate Controller/Assistant Corporate Controller• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAPProcess Improvement• Develop process improvements and drive efficiencies in processes/systems to create a more streamlined monthly close as the Company continues to scale and grow• Lead, grow, and develop existing team to support Accounting specific requirements as well as the overall growth of the company• Communicate with team and across organizational boundaries to create alignment and ensure the successful completion of shared goalsEducation and ExperienceBachelor's degree in accounting, business administration or finance required; CPA preferred5+ years of professional accounting experience including substantial exposure to monthly closing processes, forecasting and budgetingExperience working and comfortable operating in a fast-paced organization, with an M&A driven growth strategy, where system consolidation, acquisition integration and speed to market are key success factors requiredAudit experience within a public accounting firm plus career progression of accounting positions within a company (i.e., Staff Accountant, Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, etc.) with increasing leadership responsibilities is strongly desiredExperience with multi-unit retail and/or private equity-backed companies is strongly desiredFamiliarity with Sage Intacct is a plusKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities• Strong communication skills with the ability to partner across the business to ensure our systems and processes are running smoothly• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and an analytical mindset• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines• Excellent Microsoft Office skills; Expert spreadsheet abilities• Ability to work with confidential information with maturity and integrityPhysical Requirements• Extended periods of sitting: frequently required to stand and walk• Frequently use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls• Must be able to talk and hear – in person, via computer (I.e., Teams meeting), and phone calls• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds• Specific vision ability required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus• The work environment is typical of an office setting; the noise level is usually quiet• Occasional travel by car/plane to existing and/or prospective operating geographies, less than 10%