This Regional Controller role is built for someone who wants more than a standard accounting position. Our client is a private equity-backed, $100 million utilities company expanding rapidly through M&A, and we need a hands-on financial leader who can bring newly acquired operations into a disciplined, scalable accounting environment. You'll lead the close, oversee complex revenue recognition, billing, receivables, and balance-sheet integrity, and develop the team and processes needed to keep pace with growth. The right person will have the opportunity to influence how the finance function evolves as the company enters its next chapter.

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 the utility division, large customers and/or areas of the business
• Calculation and monitoring of contract assets (unbilled) and contract liabilities (deferred) in accordance with customer contract requirements
• Oversight of billing processes to ensure accurate and timely recognition of revenue
• Oversight of accounts receivable team and DSO
• Prepare and/or review cost allocations for fuel, depreciation, and overhead to our customer projects
• Oversight of job costing to ensure accuracy of project cost
• 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

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Regional Controller will have direct reports.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a mid-sized or growing company
• Construction or utilities industry experience
• M&A experience
• Experience managing junior team members
• Private-equity backed experience preferred but not required

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required
• CPA license preferred but not required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Deep knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting standards
• Extensive knowledge of revenue recognition, construction experience preferred but not required
• 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 Pay:

$135,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) 4% Match 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance? Do you have hands-on responsibility for job costing, WIP or contract schedules, unbilled/deferred revenue, revenue recognition, and monthly close? How many years of recent accounting experience do you have in construction or utilities industry? Do you have recent experience with M&A?

License/Certification:

CPA (Preferred)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Norfolk, VA 23510