Financial Comptroller - Remote

Job Title: Regional Financial Controller - Southeast

Charlotte, NC / Remote / Willing to Travel

Salary Range: $150-175k plus discretionary bonus

AIR Control Concepts is more than just a collection of firms; it is a community of forward‑thinking experts committed to excellence, innovation, and collaboration. With a focus on commercial HVAC representation, the organization brings together esteemed entities from diverse regions, each boasting decades of invaluable experience.

UNITY and collaboration empower member firms to deliver unparalleled service, safety, and efficiency to clients across healthcare, commercial, and residential sectors.

The Regional Financial Controller (RFC) serves as the technical, operational, and people leader for all accounting and transactional finance within the region. Reporting to the Regional Finance Director (RFD), this role owns the end‑to‑end accounting lifecycle—from general ledger integrity to accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, payroll accounting, and cash management—ensuring accuracy, consistency, and scalability across approximately 8+ operating entities.

The RFC ensures these complex operations run efficiently, with strong internal controls, timely close processes, and a high‑performing accounting team capable of supporting continued growth.

In addition to leading all compliance and operational accounting functions, the RFC partners closely with FP&A and Operations to monitor and improve key financial metrics, including working capital efficiency, DSO, DPO, and margin performance. Accounting Operations & Financial Integrity

Oversee all regional accounting activities across approximately 6-15 operating companies, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, and cash management.

Review and approve trial balances, journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation.

Deliver consolidated financial statements for the region and collaborate with FP&A and the RFD in developing management reporting packages and performance reviews.

Approve payment runs, credit terms, 1099s, and related accounting activities within established approval levels.

Validate the completeness of reconciliations, journal entries, and reporting tie‑outs to ensure financial integrity.

Controls, Compliance & Audit Readiness

Maintain a strong internal control environment, ensuring segregation of duties, policy adherence, and control documentation.

Serve as the main point of contact for internal and external audits and coordinate all audit requests, schedules, and deliverables.

Oversee the consistent application of corporate accounting policies and procedures across all entities in the region.

Ensure audit‑ready documentation for all material accounts and transactions.

Support regional compliance with tax, legal, and regulatory requirements in collaboration with Corporate Finance and external partners.

Financial Reporting & Performance Management

Prepare, review, and deliver accurate monthly financial statements and supporting schedules for the region.

Partner with FP&A and the RFD to analyze financial results, identify variances, and provide insights into key business drivers.

Track and improve key performance metrics, including DSO, DPO, cash flow, and working capital efficiency.

Support EBITDA add‑back reporting and assist with financial statement tie‑outs and other regional financial submissions.

Process Improvement & Systems Leadership

Champion standardization, automation, and scalability across accounting processes, systems, and reporting.

Collaborate with Corporate and other regional teams on ERP (Oracle) configuration, optimization, and adoption.

Identify and implement process improvements that increase accuracy, reduce close time, and improve visibility.

Serve as a key voice in shaping how the region’s accounting infrastructure evolves as AIR continues to grow.

Operational Partnership

Collaborate with the Regional Finance Director, FP&A, and Operations to align financial execution with business performance goals.

Provide financial insight and operational recommendations to improve profitability, efficiency, and cash flow.

Support pricing, project review, and operational decision‑making with clear financial perspectives.

Integrations & M&A Support

Lead all accounting and reporting elements of post‑acquisition integration, including transitioning entities onto AIR systems, processes, and reporting structures.

Identify and align talent and resource needs post‑acquisition, determining how new staff and systems can best be leveraged.

Support conversion from cash to GAAP accounting where applicable and ensure inclusion of new entities in regional reporting and control frameworks.

Provide feedback and support to Corporate and Integration teams to ensure smooth, timely, and accurate onboarding of newly acquired businesses.

Leadership, Talent Development & Team Building

Lead, mentor, and develop a large, multi‑entity accounting team (typically 9-15 team members, region dependent).

Build and maintain a high‑performance culture rooted in accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Identify staffing needs and help scale the team as the region expands, ensuring the right structure and capacity are in place for sustained growth.

Foster collaboration between accounting, FP&A, and operations teams to ensure financial alignment and transparency.

6-8 years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in management or supervisory roles.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA preferred.

Proven success managing accounting functions from multi‑entity or decentralized organizations.

Hands‑on experience with month‑end close, consolidations, intercompany eliminations, and financial statement preparation.

Experience with ERP and reporting systems (Oracle, NetSuite, Power BI, or similar).

Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.

able to collaborate effectively across finance, operations, and corporate functions.

Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop accounting teams in high‑growth, fast‑paced environments.

401(k) with employer match (immediate vesting)

Medical - HDHP & PPO options, Dental and Vision

Employer Paid Life/AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance Plans

Paid Company Holidays - 10 Days

Employer Paid Short‑term Disability

Long‑term Disability

Referral Bonus Opportunities

Employment decisions are based on business needs and qualifications. The Company complies with disability laws and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals.

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