Hoxton Circle is excited to be representing a private equity-backed company specializing in the installation, maintenance, repair, and operations of commercial gates, doors, loading docks, and networked security systems. As the company continues its expansion across the Midwest, they are seeking a Regional Controller to lead financial operations for their PartnerCo locations.

This is a remote opportunity requiring a moderate amount of travel to Midwest PartnerCo sites.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the monthly close process for PartnerCo businesses and drive efficiencies to streamline reporting.
• Support the transition from cash-based to accrual-based accounting, ensuring accuracy and adherence to GAAP.
• Oversee general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, variance analysis, financial statement preparation, budgeting, and cash forecasting.
• Communicate regularly with ownership and the senior leadership team to report on financial performance, business opportunities, and challenges.
• Mentor and develop finance and accounting teams within PartnerCo businesses.
• Generate and monitor financial projections, compare actual results against forecasts, and provide clear variance analyses.
• Assist in the preparation for the consolidated annual audit.
• Maintain and enhance business systems, processes, and internal controls, with a focus on KPIs and EBITDA addbacks.
• Support the implementation of a new ERP system (Sage Intacct) and the integration of operational systems
• Post journal entries, document financial transactions, and resolve financial discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including licensing, permitting, bonds, and sales and use tax.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and provide support in broader business initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business (required).
• CPA certification (or actively working toward certification) strongly preferred.
• 6–8+ years of accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a privately held company; prior PE-backed company experience is a plus.
• Hands-on accounting experience is required (pure public accounting backgrounds will not be a fit).
• Public/private mix backgrounds with audit exposure are welcomed.
• Strong technical accounting skills, including cash to GAAP conversions, policy implementation, and inventory accounting.
• Familiarity with Sage Intacct or other ERP systems and CRM tools is preferred.
• Effective communicator, able to work across multiple levels of the organization.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, rapidly evolving environment and adapt to change.
• Experience with ASC 805 (business combinations) is a plus but not required.

Compensation: $140,000 - $160,000