Regional Controller

Position Location: Houston, TX (onsite)

Serve as the Lead Controller for a designated region, with primary responsibility for the timely and accurate accounting and reporting of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results. Partner closely with the FP&A team to support forecasting activities and debt compliance reporting. In the near term, assist with the design and implementation of centralized AP, Credit, and Billing functions, as well as the future-state accounting and finance organization at the branch level.

In addition to the core functions below, associates may perform duties as requested by management. Responsibilities may vary based on location size and operations.

- Lead and develop regional finance staff; oversee general accounting operations and workflow.

- Ensure accurate, timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in compliance with GAAP and applicable regulations.

- Maintain balance sheet integrity, account reconciliations, and supporting financial analyses.

- Direct budgeting and forecasting activities in partnership with FP&A.

- Prepare and distribute monthly financial reports; analyze results versus budget and forecast.

- Oversee audits (year-end, bank, and other regional audits) and maintain audit-ready accounting processes.

- Ensure timely and accurate filing of all required state and local tax reports.

- Develop and deliver management reporting to support data-driven decision-making.

- Oversee branch inventories, including fixed assets and resale inventory; monitor slow-moving and excess inventory reserves.

- Coordinate accounts receivable collections and assess allowance for doubtful accounts.

- Design and maintain effective internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure compliance.

- Promote continuous improvement and effective use of financial systems.

- Ensure adherence to capital expenditure policies.

- Support due diligence and financial integration of acquisitions as needed.

- Ability to travel as required

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

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

- Three to five years of public accounting experience and/or five to seven years of supervisory experience in an Accounting or Finance function within an operating company.

- Experience in a distribution or multi-location accounting environment preferred.

- Strong knowledge of financial accounting principles and GAAP, with the ability to resolve complex accounting matters independently and ensure full GAAP compliance.

- Broad business acumen with a solid understanding of key business drivers.

- Strong aptitude for financial systems and process optimization.

- Proven management and leadership capabilities.

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Effective oral and written communication skills, including comfort presenting to groups.

- Experienced in and comfortable with change; adaptable in fast-paced, evolving environments.

- Experience working in a private equity-owned company preferred.

- Demonstrated commitment to continuous process improvement.

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