Operations Controller- MidAtlantic

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Job summary

Asplundh Tree Expert, LLC is seeking an Operations Controller for Regional Planning & Forecasting in Washington, DC. This role leads regional financial planning, forecasting, and accounting while aligning with broader segment expectations and driving operational performance through analytics and collaboration.

The position partners with regional leaders, manages close processes, and delivers KPI dashboards to inform strategic decisions and improve profitability. Travel is expected.

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

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, 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Cross-functional partnership

Analytical skills

Communication & presentation

Financial modeling

Forecasting methodologies

ERP systems

Excel/BI tools

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

MBA or CPA (bonus)

Tools

ERP systems

BI tools

Excel

Financial software

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.