Controller

The Regional Controller is responsible for providing financial leadership and oversight for an assigned geographic region within a centralized accounting organization. This role serves as the primary financial business partner to regional operational leadership while maintaining alignment with corporate finance policies, procedures, and objectives.

This position oversees regional budgeting and forecasting activities, conducts regular financial reviews with regional leadership teams, assists with year-end audit requirements, ensures compliance with internal controls, and provides day-to-day supervision and development of regional accounting staff in coordination with corporate accounting department managers.

POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Leadership, Communication & Business Partnership

• Serve as the primary finance partner to regional leadership, providing financial analysis, guidance, and decision-support.
• Conduct monthly and quarterly financial reviews with regional management team.
• Partner with operational leaders to improve financial performance and achieve organizational objectives.
• Communicate financial performance, key business drivers, and emerging risks in a clear and concise manner.
• Maintain strong working relationships across finance, operations, and executive leadership teams.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning

• In collaboration with the Director of Budgeting & Financial Analysis supports the annual budgeting process for the assigned region.
• Participate in periodic forecasting and financial planning activities with the region’s operational and corporate finance teams.
• Monitor budget performance and investigate significant variances.
• Prepare financial reports and performance metrics for the region as required.

Accounting Oversight & Compliance

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for regional operations in accordance with corporate accounting policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Review financial transactions, reconciliations, and reporting activities performed within the region.
• Collaborate with centralized accounting teams to maintain consistency and accuracy across the organization.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and support implementation of best practices.
• Assist with preparation and coordination of external audits.

Team Leadership & Development

• Provide day-to-day supervision of regional accounting staff.
• Work collaboratively with corporate accounting managers to establish priorities, workloads, and development plans.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and customer service.
• Support employee training and professional development initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.

EXPERIENCE:

• 7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience with 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience in a multi-location accounting environment.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, internal controls, and audit support.

PERFORMANCE COMPETENCIES:

• Communication
• Decision Making
• Engagement
• Initiative and Accountability
• Interpersonal
• Learning
• Organizational Alignment
• Quality of Work

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of nonprofit accounting, grant management, and fund accounting.
• Knowledge of financial systems, accounting software, and advanced spreadsheet applications.
• Strong financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present financial information to executive leadership and boards.
• Ability to develop, implement, and monitor financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Ability to work independently while contributing as a strategic partner to the organization's leadership team.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:

• CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.

OTHER INFORMATION

SAFETY SENSITIVE JOB CLASSIFICATION:

This job is classified as a “safety-sensitive” position as defined by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act. Due to the “safety-sensitive” classification, an employee in this position would be subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not excuse you from the testing process or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana per the Family & Children’s Services Drug Free Workplace Policy, including possible revocation of a job offer or dismissal from employment.