Regional Controller
Vaco by Highspring · Phoenix, AZ · 6 days ago
AccountingFull-time
Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
About the Role
Significant advancement opportunities within a rapidly evolving, private equity-backed organization. Opportunity to partner closely with executive leadership and operations teams. Lead a regional accounting function with direct management responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Lead key accounting and financial reporting activities for the region, ensuring accurate and timely month-end close, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
- Partner with leadership to support budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and business performance initiatives while providing actionable financial insights.
- Collaborate with project and operational teams to monitor project performance, revenue recognition, profitability, and overall financial health.
- Oversee audit support, regulatory compliance, internal controls, and accounting processes to maintain accuracy and reduce risk.
- Drive process improvements, system enhancements, and scalable accounting practices that support continued organizational growth.
- Work cross-functionally with finance, operations, project management, and other business partners while supporting special projects and strategic initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Required).
- 5+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience, preferably within construction, project-based, multi-entity, or similar operational environments.
- Strong understanding of project accounting concepts, including revenue recognition, job costing, work-in-progress (WIP), and percentage-of-completion accounting.
- Experience working with ERP and financial reporting systems; Sage Intacct or similar platforms (Preferred).
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to effectively partner across accounting, finance, and operations teams.
Pay
$130,000-$145,000 base salary + bonus (depending on experience).
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Company’s 401(k) retirement plan.