Hoxton Circle is excited to be representing a private equity-backed company specializing in the installation, maintenance, repair, and operations of security systems. As the company continues its expansion across the Midwest, they are seeking a Regional Controller to lead financial operations for their portfolio locations. This is a remote opportunity requiring a moderate amount of travel to Midwest portfolio sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the monthly close process for portfolio 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 portfolio 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 - $170,000