Regional Controller

Banyan Search is conducting a search for a Regional Controller that can operate remotely out of the Denver CO area. Candidates local to that area will be considered:

Position Summary

The Regional Controller provides financial oversight and support across a multi-branch region partnering with operational leadership to monitor performance strengthen internal controls and drive accountability at the branch level. This role combines hands-on fieldwork with core accounting responsibilities and includes regular travel to branch locations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with regional operational leaders to monitor and improve financial performance across the district.
• Provide support training and accountability to branch accounting staff on internal controls ERP systems and company policies.
• Review weekly and monthly reporting for exceptions and follow up to ensure corrective action is taken.
• Lead financial statement reviews with branch personnel driving variance analysis and supporting budget performance.
• Oversee weekly cycle counts and annual physical inventory counts.
• Maintain the integrity of local ERP systems and data flowing to the corporate accounting group.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of branch accounting personnel.
• Support the corporate accounting group external auditors and audit processes as needed.
• Assist with integration efforts related to mergers and acquisitions as the business grows.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field.
• 3 years of hands-on managerial accounting experience.
• Experience with ERP and accounting systems required with Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to translate financial information for an operational audience.
• Highly organized detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities across multiple sites.
• High ethical standards and sound judgment regarding financial stewardship.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 25-30%.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA license or active progress toward CPA licensure.
• Experience with multi-unit organizational structures.
• Prior field finance experience within a distribution retail or branch-based business.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.