Regional Business Controller – East Coast Operations (Relocation Assistance)

Description

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Job Title: Regional Business Controller – East Coast Operations

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL (On-Site)

Department: Finance

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Work Type: Full-Time

Travel: Up to 25% (Domestic and International)

Direct Reports: None (initially, with potential to grow)

Compensation: $130,000 – $150,000 annually (DOE)

Relocation: Relocation Assistance will be provided

Bonus: Annual performance-based bonus

Role Overview:

MSHS Pacific Power Group is seeking a dynamic Regional Business Controller to oversee financial operations for our East Coast post-merger business units.

This is a high-impact role where you will serve as a key partner to the CFO and regional leadership, driving profitability, strengthening financial systems, and supporting our mission to grow into a $500M+ global industrial services leader.

You will play a pivotal role in:
• Aligning business performance with strategic goals
• Ensuring accuracy across P&L and Balance Sheet reporting
• Developing actionable insights to guide decision-making

This opportunity is ideal for a proactive financial leader who thrives in private equity-backed environments and has industry-aligned experience in Marine, Power Generation, Defense, or Industrial services.

Key Responsibilities:
• Own financial oversight of East Coast operations, ensuring accuracy of P&L, Balance Sheet, and compliance with company and private equity requirements
• Drive forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis to deliver clear insights on business performance and opportunities
• Partner with leadership to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, providing data-driven recommendations to improve margins and operational efficiency
• Develop and implement financial strategies that support growth, cost control, and scalability post-merger
• Analyze KPIs and performance metrics to guide investment decisions, operational improvements, and resource allocation
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, sales, and corporate finance teams to align financial outcomes with business objectives
• Provide leadership-level support to the CFO, including preparation of board and investor presentations

Required Qualifications:
• 10+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience with direct business controller or FP&A responsibilities
• Mandatory:  Proven experience in a private equity–backed organization or in a high-growth startup environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business required; MBA or professional certifications (CPA, CFA, CMA) preferred
• Proven track record of improving bottom-line results through margin optimization, cost control, and process improvements
• Strong financial modeling, analysis, and forecasting skills; ability to translate data into strategic recommendations
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with board and C-suite exposure
• Comfortable thriving in fast-paced, high-growth, post-merger environments

Desired Skills:
• Industry Experience: Marine, Power Generation, Defense, or Industrial/Manufacturing Services

• Experience leading finance in multi-entity, multi-location organizations
• Previous board reporting and investor relations exposure
• Hands-on systems experience with ERP and BI tools (Infor, Dynamics, Power BI, or equivalent)
• Entrepreneurial, self-starter mindset with the ability to create