Controller

London Approach; Manchester (York County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

London Approach is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee accounting and financial operations across multiple regional locations. This hands-on leadership role partners with operational leadership to drive financial performance, improve processes, and support strategic decisions.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in accounting/finance, strong GAAP and SOX knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and a track record of managing multi-site operations. Travel about 20–25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, ideally with leadership responsibilities.
• Experience supporting multi-site, multi-division, or multi-entity operations.
• Strong general ledger, month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting experience.
• Background in environmental services, utilities, manufacturing, construction, or other operationally focused industries preferred.
• Familiarity with SOX compliance and internal controls strongly preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and financial analysis.
• Strong communication skills and ability to partner confidently with operational and executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting and financial reporting across multiple locations and cost centers.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Partner with regional leadership, General Managers, and site operations teams on budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and SOX requirements.
• Analyze financial results, identify trends, and recommend operational and process improvements.
• Oversee general ledger activity, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Support annual budgeting, cash management, audits, and ad hoc financial analysis.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members across the region.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

SOX compliance

Financial analysis

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

Pivot tables

VLOOKUP

Job description

We are partnering with an established, multi-location organization to identify an experienced Controller to oversee accounting and financial operations across multiple regional locations.

This is a highly visible, hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys working beyond traditional accounting and partnering directly with operational leadership to drive financial performance, improve processes, and support business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting and financial reporting across multiple locations and cost centers.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Partner with regional leadership, General Managers, and site operations teams on budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and SOX requirements.
• Analyze financial results, identify trends, and recommend operational and process improvements.
• Oversee general ledger activity, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Support annual budgeting, cash management, audits, and ad hoc financial analysis.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members across the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, ideally with leadership responsibilities.
• Experience supporting multi-site, multi-division, or multi-entity operations.
• Strong general ledger, month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting experience.
• Background in environmental services, utilities, manufacturing, construction, or other operationally focused industries preferred.
• Familiarity with SOX compliance and internal controls strongly preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and financial analysis.
• Strong communication skills and ability to partner confidently with operational and executive leadership.
• Willingness to travel approximately 20–25% to regional locations.