Regional Controller

The Regional Controller will serve as a hands‐on accounting and finance leader responsible for overseeing financial reporting and accounting operations for a growing, multi‑location organization. This individual will lead the regional accounting function, maintain a strong internal control environment, oversee cash management, and partner with Operations and Corporate Finance to support financial performance and continued growth.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with operational finance experience and is comfortable working in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment. This role will also support acquisitions, integrations, systems initiatives, and the continued development of scalable accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Direct the month‑end close process to ensure accurate, timely, and reliable financial reporting.
• Oversee general ledger activities, balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and other core accounting functions.
• Ensure accounting practices comply with U.S. GAAP, internal policies, and established control standards.
• Manage cash flow visibility, liquidity monitoring, and operating cash activities across the organization.
• Lead monthly financial reviews, presenting business performance, emerging trends, variances, and areas requiring management attention.
• Collaborate with Corporate Finance and FP&A teams to evaluate financial results and investigate budget and forecast variances.
• Coordinate external audit activities, including preparation of supporting schedules, documentation, reconciliations, and analyses.

Operational Finance & Planning

• Collaborate with Operations and Corporate FP&A to prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
• Act as a strategic finance partner to operational leaders, providing insights that support sound business and investment decisions.
• Analyze financial and operational performance to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and potential areas for improvement.
• Provide financial support and analysis for strategic initiatives, special projects, and other business priorities.

Systems, Processes & Internal Controls

• Strengthen the organization’s internal control framework by identifying weaknesses, mitigating risks, and implementing sustainable corrective actions.
• Establish and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and documentation to promote consistency, efficiency, and scalability.
• Oversee financial systems, integrations, and data flows to ensure information remains accurate, complete, and reliable across accounting and operational platforms.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate accounting processes while improving reporting capabilities and overall efficiency.
• Participate in finance transformation initiatives, including system implementations, upgrades, integrations, and process enhancements.

Specialized Accounting

• Oversee the accounting and reconciliation of customer and third‑party funds, ensuring appropriate controls and compliance.
• Ensure accurate accounting and reconciliation of revenue, deposits, receivables, and other operational transactions.
• Manage owner and third‑party accounting activities, including statements, settlements, distributions, and related reconciliations when applicable.
• Maintain effective controls and procedures surrounding trust accounting, restricted funds, and custodial accounts.

Leadership & Organizational Growth

• Lead, coach, and develop the regional accounting team while establishing clear goals, responsibilities, and performance expectations.
• Build cross‑training programs, maintain process documentation, and develop succession plans to strengthen the accounting function.
• Work closely with Operations, Finance, and other business leaders to resolve accounting matters and improve operational processes.
• Support acquisitions and post‑acquisition integration efforts, including accounting processes, systems, controls, reporting, and financial integration.
• Develop scalable accounting processes and infrastructure capable of supporting continued business expansion.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline required; CPA and/or MBA strongly preferred.
• 5–7+ years of Controller‑level or comparable accounting leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, general ledger accounting, and internal control principles.
• Proven track record managing month‑end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and comprehensive financial reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to identify control deficiencies and implement effective, sustainable process improvements.
• Strong operational finance background with experience partnering with business leaders on budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and performance management.
• Experience hiring, leading, developing, and managing accounting teams.
• Prior involvement with acquisitions, post‑close integrations, ERP implementations, or finance systems projects is preferred.
• Experience in a private equity‑backed, high‑growth, or multi‑site organization is highly desirable.
• Background in hospitality, travel, property management, or a related industry is a plus.
• Experience with trust accounting, owner accounting, deposits, settlements, or third‑party funds is preferred.
• Familiarity with property management systems or comparable operational technology platforms is beneficial.
• Experience with Sage Intacct or a similar ERP system is preferred.
• Advanced Excel capabilities and strong proficiency with financial systems.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Hands‑on, collaborative leadership approach with the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, changing environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 10%–15% based on business requirements.