Operations Controller- MidAtlantic

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with matching

Paid time off

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC in Richmond, VA is seeking an Operations Controller to lead regional planning, forecasting, and accounting activities. You will partner with regional leaders to translate operations into financial plans and drive performance.

The role requires 5–8+ years in financial planning or controllership, strong accounting knowledge, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders. Significant travel (about 50%) to field offices is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 5–8+ years of experience in financial planning & analysis, operations finance, or controllership roles.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial modeling, and forecasting methodologies.
• Proven ability to partner with cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with financial systems, ERP platforms, and advanced Excel/BI tools.
• Significant travel required (estimated 50%), including to field offices on a recurring basis

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of annual operating plans, quarterly forecasts, and long-range financial projections for the assigned region.
• Partner with regional leadership to translate operational drivers into accurate financial forecasts.
• Monitor performance against plan, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure planning assumptions are aligned with business segment guidance and strategic priorities.
• Oversee month-end close activities for the region, ensuring accuracy and compliance with policies.
• Prepare and review regional financial statements, management reports, and KPI dashboards.
• Maintain strong internal controls and support audit requirements as needed.
• Ensure timely recognition of revenue, expenses, and accruals.
• Serve as primary financial liaison between the region and segment leadership.
• Communicate financial insights, risks, and opportunities clearly to stakeholders.
• Support operational leaders with data-driven recommendations to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Facilitate alignment between regional plans and segment-level expectations.
• Analyze operational metrics, cost drivers, and productivity trends to identify opportunities.
• Support scenario modelling, investment evaluations, and strategic initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning and reporting through automation and best practices

Skills

Financial planning & analysis

Forecasting

Accounting principles

Cross-functional partnering

Excel/BI tools

ERP systems

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

BI tools

Visualization tools

Job description

Description

Job Description: Operations Controller – Regional Planning & Forecasting

Position Overview The Operations Controller is a key financial and operational partner responsible for leading planning, forecasting, and accounting processes for a defined geographic region within the business unit. This role ensures that regional financial plans align with broader business segment expectations, supports strategic decision?making, and drives operational performance through strong analytical insight and cross?functional collaboration.

Description Job Description: Operations Controller – Regional Planning & Forecasting Position Overview The Operations Controller is a key financial and operational partner responsible for leading planning, forecasting, and accounting processes for a defined geographic region within the business unit. This role ensures that regional financial plans align with broader business segment expectations, supports strategic decision?making, and drives operational performance through strong analytical insight and cross?functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Forecasting

• Lead the development of annual operating plans, quarterly forecasts, and long?range financial projections for the assigned region.
• Partner with regional leadership to translate operational drivers into accurate financial forecasts.
• Monitor performance against plan, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure planning assumptions are aligned with business segment guidance and strategic priorities.

Accounting & Reporting

• Oversee month?end close activities for the region, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with corporate accounting policies.
• Prepare and review regional financial statements, management reports, and KPI dashboards.
• Maintain strong internal controls and support audit requirements as needed.
• Ensure timely and accurate recognition of revenue, expenses, and accruals.

Business Partnership & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary financial liaison between the region and business segment leadership.
• Communicate financial insights, risks, and opportunities in a clear, actionable manner.
• Support operational leaders with data?driven recommendations to improve efficiency, profitability, and resource allocation.
• Facilitate alignment between regional plans and segment?level expectations.

Operational Analysis & Performance Management

• Analyze operational metrics, cost drivers, and productivity trends to identify improvement opportunities.
• Support scenario modeling, investment evaluations, and strategic initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning and reporting processes, leveraging automation and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; MBA or CPA a plus.
• 5–8+ years of experience in financial planning & analysis, operations finance, or controllership roles.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial modeling, and forecasting methodologies.
• Proven ability to partner with cross?functional teams and influence senior stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with financial systems, ERP platforms, and advanced Excel/BI tools.
• Significant travel required (estimated 50%), including to field offices on a recurring basis

Competencies

• Strategic thinking with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast?paced environment
• Strong problem?solving and critical?thinking skills
• Collaborative mindset with a focus on business partnership
• High integrity and commitment to accuracy

Benefits

We offer a competitive range of benefits to support our employees’ health, well-being, and financial security. Medical, dental, and vision benefits are available to all eligible employees on the first day of employment.

Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation can contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 1-833-222-3066. We partner with the Department of Homeland Security/U.S. Customs and Immigration Service to e-Verify all newly hired employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please note:

• All job offers are subject to pre-employment drug screening and a background check.
• Unless otherwise noted, we do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Notice to Agencies

We only accept resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing services if a Service Agreement has been signed and we have requested recruitment/staffing services for the specific position. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of the company, and no fees or compensation will be paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or staffing service.