Regional Controller - Norfolk, VA

The Regional Controller will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, timeliness and compliance of monthly financial reporting, while providing strategic financial insights to support business decisions. This leadership position requires a strong technical accountant who can also effectively manage, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:   

• This position will have direct reports.   

Essential Functions:   

• Help lead the monthly and annual close processes 

• Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations including intercompany accounts 

• Analyze and review general ledger accounts, including the P&L and Balance Sheet 

• Prepare and review recurring and adjusting journal entries, subledger adjustments and maintain adequate supporting schedules and documentation 

• Oversee the revenue recognition process and results for certain regions, large customers and/or areas of the business 

• Prepare and/or review monthly allocations for fuel, depreciation, and overhead to our customer projects 

• Contribute to continual process improvement opportunities and implementations 

• Supervise, mentor, and develop your direct reports on the accounting team 

• Collaborate with other departments (Operations, Contracts, HR, etc.) on financial and accounting matters 

• Assist with implementing strong internal controls and accounting policies 

• Coordinate with external auditors during our annual audits 

• Lead special accounting projects as needed 

• Perform other duties as assigned 

Competencies: 

• Deep knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting standards 

• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, high growth environment while maintaining accuracy and timeliness with tasks and assignments 

• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills 

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills 

• High attention to detail with the ability to see the big picture 

• Experience with process improvements and system implementation projects is highly desirable 

• Able to work independently and with a team 

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel 

• NetSuite or similar ERP system preferred but not required 

Work Environment: 

• Office and on-site work 

Travel Requirements: 

• Regular travel not required 

Required education and experience: 

• Six plus years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a mid-sized or growing company 

• Experience managing junior team members 

• Private-equity backed experience preferred but not required 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required 

Preferred education and experience: 

• CPA license preferred but not required 

 

Position requires employee to be able to pass a b