REGIONAL CONTROLLER

POSITION SUMMARY

The Regional Controller (RC) works within a matrix organization and reports directly to the Regional Vice President (RVP) (solid line) and to the Corporate Controller (dotted line). The RCs functional regional accounting and financial support is primarily provided through the shared services departments located in Waco, Houston and Cincinnati.
The RC is a passionate advocate for the business and keeps the region focused on organizational performance to meet both the annual budget and support the regions long term strategy. The RC is a key member of the region leadership team and serves as a business partner to the RVP on strategic and tactical matters as they relate to finance. The RC is depended upon to provide timely and critical financial and operational information to the RVP and region managers and to make actionable strategy and operations recommendations.

He or she is an experienced finance leader who not only manages the financials, but also contributes to broad business decisions, is a business partner to the RVP and to regional operational and sales leaders as well. The role provides leadership to process improvement, scaling finance infrastructure and operations, and building and developing the regional team of financing and accounting professionals.

The RC is directly responsible for the financial operations of the region and works closely with the RVP and other region managers to define and lead the execution of short-term and long-term growth goals through leadership and strategic planning.

The RC is responsible for leading all activities related to the finance function for the company including financial planning, forecasting, analysis and budgeting. In addition, the RC has full financial statement responsibility which includes operations analysis, budget and planning, controllership, internal controls and organizational development. The RC ensures that the highest controllership standards are maintained including those related to stewardship of assets and integrity of financial transactions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Preparation of Monthly Financial Statements including Analytical Review
• Review and record journal entries required to reflect monthly activity
• Ensure proper month-end close process to ensure accuracy of accounting records
• Preparation of work papers supporting the monthly close process and month-end balances
• Ensure the timely completion and accuracy of monthly account reconciliations
• Ensure the timely completion and accuracy of all bank reconciliations
• Update OneStream to meet Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Inc. (MLNA; parent company) monthly reporting requirements
• Balance intercompany balances with other Equipment Depot entities
• Prepare monthly Sales Flash report as required for EQD
• Prepare monthly RVC (supervisory board) report comments
• Prepare annual budget, periodic latest estimates (forecasts) and monthly estimates.
• Prepare weekly cash projections to effectively enable the enhancement of cash flows and minimize cash balances
• Improve Net Working Capital and Free Cash Flow performance
• Ensure capital expenditures and inventory remain within budget / forecast and financing expectations
• Maintain tight cost controls over operating expenditures
• Provide business insight and guidance to the Regional Vice President and branch management
• Analytical review of the operations from a balance sheet, income statement and cash flow perspective
• Support the month-end business review process with value added information & analysis
• Communication as necessary to answer questions and inform business partners concerning financial performance and business issues
• Recommend sales and cost improvement strategies
• Provide business forecasts
• Work with Corporate Controller and Director of Shared Services to implement, document and maintain adequate and effective internal controls
• Work with Corporate Controller and Director of Shared Services to implement, document and maintain adequate and effective processes to improve the close and reporting cycles an