Regional controller job description
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Example regional controller requirements on a job description
Regional controller requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in regional controller job postings.
Sample regional controller requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
- 5-7 years of experience in accounting or finance.
- Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Excellent management and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with financial reporting software.
Sample required regional controller soft skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks effectively.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Regional controller job description example 1
ITW regional controller job description
1. Lead, control and manage and lead the financial activities, transactions, and resources (people and processes) of the assigned region.
2. Ensure accurate consolidation and timely reporting of the region's financial information in compliance with ITW policies and GAAP.
3. Effectively communicate and coordinate the exchange of financial information to key stakeholders in region - explaining data to management to drive business decisions. Help identify specific problems of the business and provide assistance to the regional stakeholders in the analysis of day-to-day problems.
4. Ability to create, manage and disseminate quantifiable metrics to help lead projects and provide support for operations, sales & Engineering and team to help make continuous improvements in the business.
5. Provide direction and assistance to all departments for preparation of the annual budget and annual plan used to measure and evaluate the financial status of the region/unit.
6. Establish and maintain financial calculations and representations in expense and capital expenditure requests. Establish, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and instructions to safeguard assets, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and applicable laws and regulations.
7. Provide oversight, in the functional area, for remote facilities/operations. Responsible for the review, implementation and documentation of internal controls. Ensures attainment of minimum average audit rating and to strive for above average rating for all locations within region.
8. Identify, lead and develop talent to maximize individual, team and organizational effectiveness in meeting company goals. This may include selecting and on-boarding talent; communicating effectively to foster a culture of engagement, cascading vision, creating goal alignment, and coaching through feedback, development planning and performance management.
9. Coordinates and participate with physical inventories and inventory grading on a periodic basis; assists in reduction of MOH and Slow-Moving and Obsolete inventory.
10. Champion the effective use of change management principles, strategies and techniques to plan, implement and evaluate change. Simplify processes & continually seek cost cutting and efficient ways to improve.
11. Maintain training and development plans for direct reports and overall department.
12. Participates in Corporate Accounting Initiatives including Peer Audits and Special Projects.
13. Maintain focus on continuous improvement by applying key Lean Manufacturing, 80/20, PLS, and USa production principles/techniques and makes process improvement recommendations to supervision and implements actions.
2. Ensure accurate consolidation and timely reporting of the region's financial information in compliance with ITW policies and GAAP.
3. Effectively communicate and coordinate the exchange of financial information to key stakeholders in region - explaining data to management to drive business decisions. Help identify specific problems of the business and provide assistance to the regional stakeholders in the analysis of day-to-day problems.
4. Ability to create, manage and disseminate quantifiable metrics to help lead projects and provide support for operations, sales & Engineering and team to help make continuous improvements in the business.
5. Provide direction and assistance to all departments for preparation of the annual budget and annual plan used to measure and evaluate the financial status of the region/unit.
6. Establish and maintain financial calculations and representations in expense and capital expenditure requests. Establish, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and instructions to safeguard assets, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and applicable laws and regulations.
7. Provide oversight, in the functional area, for remote facilities/operations. Responsible for the review, implementation and documentation of internal controls. Ensures attainment of minimum average audit rating and to strive for above average rating for all locations within region.
8. Identify, lead and develop talent to maximize individual, team and organizational effectiveness in meeting company goals. This may include selecting and on-boarding talent; communicating effectively to foster a culture of engagement, cascading vision, creating goal alignment, and coaching through feedback, development planning and performance management.
9. Coordinates and participate with physical inventories and inventory grading on a periodic basis; assists in reduction of MOH and Slow-Moving and Obsolete inventory.
10. Champion the effective use of change management principles, strategies and techniques to plan, implement and evaluate change. Simplify processes & continually seek cost cutting and efficient ways to improve.
11. Maintain training and development plans for direct reports and overall department.
12. Participates in Corporate Accounting Initiatives including Peer Audits and Special Projects.
13. Maintain focus on continuous improvement by applying key Lean Manufacturing, 80/20, PLS, and USa production principles/techniques and makes process improvement recommendations to supervision and implements actions.
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Regional controller job description example 2
Macquarie Securities regional controller job description
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You will serve as Regional Controller for the Americas Region with primary responsibility for overseeing all finance functions in the region; oversee all regulatory reporting for the U.S. and legal entity control for all subsidiaries within North America and South America; and serve as a member of the Finance Regional Leadership Committee and the Jacksonville office management team
Your key responsibilities will include:
* assist with ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all deliverables including group regulatory reporting submissions and tax submissions.
* issue resolution and query management.
* proactively share knowledge via cross training and team learning.
* reviewing and improving processes, controls and systems impacting your work area.
* reviewing up to date documentation of various processes and procedures.
To be successful in this role, you will have 20+ years of post-qualification experience and hold an accounting qualification with sound technical accounting skills (CPA or equivalent) and a strong academic track record, with a Bachelors or Master's degree in a relevant discipline such as Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, or Economics. You will be able to demonstrate a good understanding of IFRS and US GAAP and have some direct experience, having worked in an audit firm or in the Finance team of an investment bank.
We are looking for a self-starter with an aptitude for problem solving and a proven ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment. If you are a team player, with good people management skills and the confidence and ability to liaise at all levels, we want to hear from you.
About the Financial Management Group
The Financial Management Group provides financial, tax and treasury services to all areas of Macquarie. The group is focused on providing strategic analysis and advice to Macquarie's businesses and senior management, managing Macquarie's funding, liquidity and capital position, ensuring Macquarie continues to meet regulatory and compliance obligations and managing Macquarie's corporate affairs.
Our COVID-19 policy
The health and wellbeing of our employees is a priority. We continue to focus on providing a safe workplace for our people, our stakeholders and those who visit us, and are committed to contributing to the safety of the communities where we live and work.
In line with evolving health regulations and many of our industry peers, we require all Macquarie employees in the United States to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of full vaccination in order to attend the office and to participate in external meetings and business travel, unless a reasonable accommodation is approved or as otherwise required by law.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
The diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths, and an inclusive workplace enables us to embrace that diversity to deliver more innovative and sustainable solutions for our people, clients, shareholders and communities. At Macquarie, you'll be encouraged to be yourself and supported to perform at your best. If you're inspired to deliver on our purpose of 'empowering people to innovate and invest for a better future', we want you on our team. If you need adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other impermissible criterion or circumstance. Macquarie also takes affirmative action in support of its policy to hire and advance in employment of individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
We equip our people with the support to work in a range of flexible ways. Talk to us about what working arrangements would help you thrive.
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You will serve as Regional Controller for the Americas Region with primary responsibility for overseeing all finance functions in the region; oversee all regulatory reporting for the U.S. and legal entity control for all subsidiaries within North America and South America; and serve as a member of the Finance Regional Leadership Committee and the Jacksonville office management team
Your key responsibilities will include:
* assist with ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all deliverables including group regulatory reporting submissions and tax submissions.
* issue resolution and query management.
* proactively share knowledge via cross training and team learning.
* reviewing and improving processes, controls and systems impacting your work area.
* reviewing up to date documentation of various processes and procedures.
To be successful in this role, you will have 20+ years of post-qualification experience and hold an accounting qualification with sound technical accounting skills (CPA or equivalent) and a strong academic track record, with a Bachelors or Master's degree in a relevant discipline such as Finance, Accounting, Mathematics, or Economics. You will be able to demonstrate a good understanding of IFRS and US GAAP and have some direct experience, having worked in an audit firm or in the Finance team of an investment bank.
We are looking for a self-starter with an aptitude for problem solving and a proven ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment. If you are a team player, with good people management skills and the confidence and ability to liaise at all levels, we want to hear from you.
About the Financial Management Group
The Financial Management Group provides financial, tax and treasury services to all areas of Macquarie. The group is focused on providing strategic analysis and advice to Macquarie's businesses and senior management, managing Macquarie's funding, liquidity and capital position, ensuring Macquarie continues to meet regulatory and compliance obligations and managing Macquarie's corporate affairs.
Our COVID-19 policy
The health and wellbeing of our employees is a priority. We continue to focus on providing a safe workplace for our people, our stakeholders and those who visit us, and are committed to contributing to the safety of the communities where we live and work.
In line with evolving health regulations and many of our industry peers, we require all Macquarie employees in the United States to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of full vaccination in order to attend the office and to participate in external meetings and business travel, unless a reasonable accommodation is approved or as otherwise required by law.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
The diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths, and an inclusive workplace enables us to embrace that diversity to deliver more innovative and sustainable solutions for our people, clients, shareholders and communities. At Macquarie, you'll be encouraged to be yourself and supported to perform at your best. If you're inspired to deliver on our purpose of 'empowering people to innovate and invest for a better future', we want you on our team. If you need adjustments made to the recruitment process, please reach out to your recruiter.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other impermissible criterion or circumstance. Macquarie also takes affirmative action in support of its policy to hire and advance in employment of individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
We equip our people with the support to work in a range of flexible ways. Talk to us about what working arrangements would help you thrive.
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Regional controller job description example 3
Suffolk Construction regional controller job description
The Regional Controller manages and supervises the day to day activities of Project Accounting and oversees the financial position of their respective region.
+ Manages all aspects of Project Accounting for each project.
+ Supervises the accounting functions listed below:
+ AP Processing
+ Setup of all projects, cost codes, budgets and contracts
+ Oversee preparation and processing of monthly requisitions to owners
+ Reporting and tracking of Accounts Receivable
+ Ensure accuracy of cost coding and processing
+ Oversee weekly payments and approve for release
+ Oversee the tracking of the cash position of the projects
+ Oversee lien waiver collection and issuance for clients and customers
+ Ensure the subcontractor is complying with terms and conditions of the contract (i.e. insurance, billing procedures, labor compliance etc.)
+ Assists and manages the forecasting process on a weekly and monthly basis.
+ Prepares the monthly forecast report for the division and meets monthly with the project managers to adjust as required.
+ Prepares the monthly Work in Progress and Fiscal Year Profit and Loss forecast.
+ Responsible for the timeliness and accuracy of the monthly revenue and cost uploads from the warehouse inventory system to the general ledger.
+ Responsible for the training and supervision of all accounting personnel in the region/division.
+ Prepares annual G&A budgets and monitors the financial operations to insure compliance with budgets.
+ Responsible for preparing all pre-qualification applications for the division.
+ Function as the financial management link between the division and the corporate office.
+ Participates in division, client and project meetings as required.
+ Routinely provides financial information in a concise organized manner to operations to support operations in making informed decisions.
+ Works closely with the project teams on all facets of project accounting and administration issues.
+ Manages all local tax and business registration filings for the region.
+ Eight to ten years of accounting experience, preferably in the self-performing/construction industry.
+ Bachelor's degree in accounting.
+ Extensive knowledge of standard accounting policies and procedures.
+ Experience working with Sage 300 or Rental Results a plus
+ CPA certification a plus.
Generally, this job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level.
FUSE provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. FUSE will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at FUSE, or anyone working on behalf of FUSE.
ID: 2022-6270
External Company URL: www.suffolkconstruction.com
External Company Name: Suffolk Construction Company, Inc.
Street: 444 South Flower Street
+ Manages all aspects of Project Accounting for each project.
+ Supervises the accounting functions listed below:
+ AP Processing
+ Setup of all projects, cost codes, budgets and contracts
+ Oversee preparation and processing of monthly requisitions to owners
+ Reporting and tracking of Accounts Receivable
+ Ensure accuracy of cost coding and processing
+ Oversee weekly payments and approve for release
+ Oversee the tracking of the cash position of the projects
+ Oversee lien waiver collection and issuance for clients and customers
+ Ensure the subcontractor is complying with terms and conditions of the contract (i.e. insurance, billing procedures, labor compliance etc.)
+ Assists and manages the forecasting process on a weekly and monthly basis.
+ Prepares the monthly forecast report for the division and meets monthly with the project managers to adjust as required.
+ Prepares the monthly Work in Progress and Fiscal Year Profit and Loss forecast.
+ Responsible for the timeliness and accuracy of the monthly revenue and cost uploads from the warehouse inventory system to the general ledger.
+ Responsible for the training and supervision of all accounting personnel in the region/division.
+ Prepares annual G&A budgets and monitors the financial operations to insure compliance with budgets.
+ Responsible for preparing all pre-qualification applications for the division.
+ Function as the financial management link between the division and the corporate office.
+ Participates in division, client and project meetings as required.
+ Routinely provides financial information in a concise organized manner to operations to support operations in making informed decisions.
+ Works closely with the project teams on all facets of project accounting and administration issues.
+ Manages all local tax and business registration filings for the region.
+ Eight to ten years of accounting experience, preferably in the self-performing/construction industry.
+ Bachelor's degree in accounting.
+ Extensive knowledge of standard accounting policies and procedures.
+ Experience working with Sage 300 or Rental Results a plus
+ CPA certification a plus.
Generally, this job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level.
FUSE provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. FUSE will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at FUSE, or anyone working on behalf of FUSE.
ID: 2022-6270
External Company URL: www.suffolkconstruction.com
External Company Name: Suffolk Construction Company, Inc.
Street: 444 South Flower Street
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024