Regional Controller
Skybound Service Partners · Aurora, IL · 1 mo ago
HybridAccounting$170k/yrFull-time
About the role
Skybound Service Partners partners with leading commercial roofing and building services companies, investing in exceptional teams and long‑term relationships to help partners grow and deliver greater value. The accounting professional will serve as a critical contributor to corporate accounting operations and strategic initiatives, including the implementation and optimization of an enterprise‑wide accounting ERP. The role requires 5‑10 years of progressive accounting experience, thrives in a fast‑paced, acquisition‑focused environment, and involves building scalable processes.
Responsibilities
- Own the accounting function for assigned operating companies, serving as the primary accounting leader responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting and accounting operations
- Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processing to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies
- Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and other month‑end close activities
- Manage project accounting, including Work‑in‑Progress (WIP) reporting, percentage‑of‑completion (POC) accounting, revenue recognition, and job cost analysis
- Analyze monthly financial results, investigate financial and operational variances, and partner with Operations leadership to improve project profitability, forecast accuracy, and overall financial performance
- Support cash forecasting, fixed asset accounting, lease accounting, and other corporate accounting activities
- Drive process improvements, standardization, and implementation of accounting best practices across assigned operating companies
- Act as a key contributor in the implementation, adoption, and ongoing optimization of the Company's enterprise ERP system
- Support company‑wide initiatives related to acquisitions, integrations, and system enhancements
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance to accounting staff and cross‑functional team members, regardless of direct reporting relationships
- Partner with Operations and Corporate leadership on financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and project profitability
- Prepare financial reports, variance analyses, and operational insights to support business decision‑making
- Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
- Support annual financial statement audits and other corporate reporting initiatives
- Collaborate cross‑functionally with Operations, IT, Corporate Development, Human Resources, and executive leadership
- Contribute to special projects and assume additional responsibilities as needed to support the Company's continued growth and strategic objectives
Qualifications
- 5 to 10 years of accounting experience in a corporate environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA license a plus
- Direct experience with enterprise‑wide accounting software required (Sage Intacct or Oracle NetSuite)
- Strong background in AP, AR, and accrual‑based accounting (experience with percentage of completion (POC) accounting preferred)
- Proven ability to support budgeting and financial planning processes
- Experience implementing or enhancing accounting systems preferred
- Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑growth organization
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
- Must reside in East or Central time zone
- Travel approximately 20‑25% to support regional accounting operations and corporate initiatives
Skills
- Self‑starter with a high level of initiative
- Detail‑oriented with consistent follow‑through
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities
- Hands‑on and execution focused
- Team‑oriented with a service mindset
- Ability and desire to take on more responsibility and potentially an enhanced role as the company grows
Pay
US Pay Range: $170,000 USD – $200,000 USD (compensation commensurate with experience, based on experience, skills, and location)