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US Dock & Door
Regional Controller
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A Controller directs and oversees the treasury of a government, private corporation or non-profit organization, and may oversee the investment of funds. Supervises the quality of accounting and financial reporting within an organization, and directs preparation of reports that show the financial position of an organization.
$156,896 / year median in Rhode Island
+3% projected growth
Job Description
The Regional Controller is responsible for the financial integrity, reporting accuracy, and accounting operations across a portfolio of affiliated operating entities within a multi-location commercial and residential door and dock services platform. This role partners closely with entity-level General Managers, the corporate Finance & Accounting team, and executive leadership to standardize financial processes, ensure timely and accurate close cycles, support M&A integration activity, and provide the financial visibility needed to drive operating performance across the region. Key Responsibilities Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for all entities within the assigned region, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timeliness across locations. Consolidate and review financial statements across multiple operating entities, identifying variances and driving corrective action with location leadership. Standardize accounting policies, procedures, and chart of accounts across affiliate businesses to support a consistent, scalable reporting framework. Partner with operations and sales leadership at each location to review commission structures, job costing, and profitability by location and business line. Support integration of newly acquired entities, including onboarding to corporate accounting systems, standardizing reporting cadence, and reconciling opening balance sheets. Manage and mentor entity-level accounting staff (AP/AR, bookkeeping, and staff accountants) across the region, ensuring adequate coverage and skill development. Oversee cash management, working capital, and AR aging across locations, escalating collection issues and driving process improvement. Prepare and present regional financial reporting packages to executive leadership and, where applicable, private equity ownership. Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company policy across all entities; support external audit and tax preparation requests. Identify and implement process automation and system improvements (ERP, job costing, fleet, and reporting tools) to improve efficiency across the region. Collaborate on annual budgeting and forecasting for each entity and roll up regional projections for leadership review. Support the annual audit process, including preparation of schedules, responding to auditor requests, and coordinating information across entities. Perform other projects and duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or CMA strongly preferred. 7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including multi-entity or multi-location consolidation; prior Controller experience required. Experience in a PE-backed, roll-up, or multi-acquisition environment strongly preferred. Experience in construction, field services, home services, or equipment/installation-based industries is a plus. Strong working knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and month-end close processes. Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage) and field service management platforms (e.g., ServiceTitan) preferred. Demonstrated ability to manage and develop distributed accounting teams across multiple locations. Strong communication skills, with the ability to translate financial results into actionable guidance for non-financial operating leaders. Willingness to travel regularly to operating locations within the region. Key Competencies Multi-entity financial consolidation and standardization M&A integration and post-close accounting Process improvement and systems implementation Team leadership across distributed locations Analytical rigor with a hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves approach Work Environment This role is based remotely but requires regular travel between operating locations to support close processes, staff development, and operational reviews. A hybrid or remote arrangement with periodic on-site presence may be considered based on candidate location and business need.