Regional Accounting Manager

Spotless Brands; Villa Park (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Spotless Brands is seeking a Regional Accounting Manager to lead accounting operations and financial reporting for designated regions, ensuring GAAP compliance and strong internal controls. This role partners with corporate finance and regional operations to standardize processes and support growth.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of accounting experience, CPA preferred, and a proven track record in monthly closes, forecasting, and budgeting within multi-unit or PE-backed environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or finance required; CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of professional accounting experience with monthly close, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Experience in fast-paced environments with M&A-driven growth and speed to market.
• Public accounting audit experience and progression to leadership roles.
• Experience with multi-unit retail and/or private equity-backed companies is desirable.
• Familiarity with Sage Intacct is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily, weekly, and monthly accounting activities and close processes.
• Prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements for regions/units.
• Coordinate with operations to provide financial information for decision making.
• Perform variance analyses against budgets and prior year results.
• Lead and review accounting staff; liaise with external auditors.
• Support SOX/compliance initiatives and policy development.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Detail oriented

Time management

Excel proficiency

Confidential data handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, or finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

Position Overview

The Regional Accounting Manager serves as the lead accounting authority for designated regions and/or specific business units within Spotless Brands, responsible for directing and managing all accounting operations and financial reporting within their assigned scope. This role ensures accurate and compliant financial practices aligned with U.S. GAAP, while supporting the company’s growth. Operating as a key financial leader, the Regional Accounting Manager partners closely with corporate finance and regional operations to implement consistent accounting policies, maintain strong internal controls, and deliver timely, accurate financial reporting. The primary focus is on ensuring financial discipline, compliance, and operational support within their assigned territories or brands. The manager also contributes to broader company initiatives such as process standardization, audit readiness, and SOX compliance efforts as applicable, ensuring that regional practices align with corporate objectives.

Essential Functions

• Oversee and ensure timely and accurate daily, weekly, and monthly accounting activity.
• Supervise the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close process and prepare financial statements in compliance with GAAP and lender/financial sponsor reporting requirements.
• Coordinate with the operations team to provide financial information vital to brand decision‑making.
• Perform financial analysis to explain variances in financial performance compared to budget targets and prior year results.
• Track and report on business performance metrics.
• Manage and review the work of other accountants.
• Liaise with external auditors to manage audit requirements.
• Partner with the Assistant Controller on implementing new accounting standards or accounting for non‑standard transactions.

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Collaborate on workflow design with key finance partners on development of processes, policies, systems, controls, and compliance for fixed assets, revenue, inventory, close, etc.
• Implement, document, and maintain adequate internal controls in partnership with Corporate Controller/Assistant Corporate Controller.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP.

Process Improvement

• Develop process improvements and drive efficiencies to create a more streamlined monthly close as the company scales.
• Lead, grow, and develop the accounting team to support accounting requirements and overall company growth.
• Communicate with team and across organizational boundaries to create alignment and ensure successful completion of shared goals.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or finance required; CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of professional accounting experience, including substantial exposure to monthly closing processes, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Experience operating in a fast‑paced organization with an M&A‑driven growth strategy, where system consolidation, acquisition integration, and speed to market are key success factors.
• Audit experience within a public accounting firm and career progression of accounting positions with increasing leadership responsibilities.
• Experience with multi‑unit retail and/or private equity‑backed companies strongly desired.
• Familiarity with Sage Intacct is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong communication skills to partner across the business and ensure smooth operation of systems and processes.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and an analytical mindset.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills; expert spreadsheet abilities.
• Ability to work with confidential information with maturity and integrity.

Physical Requirements

• Extended periods of sitting; frequently required to stand and walk.
• Frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Must be able to talk and hear – in person, via computer (e.g., Teams meeting), and phone calls.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
• Specific vision ability required includes close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment is typical of an office setting; noise level is usually quiet.
• Occasional travel by car/plane to existing and/or prospective operating geographies, less than 10%.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Spotless Brands and its subsidiaries comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources department and identify the type of accommodation or assistance you are requesting. Do not include any medical or health information in this email. The Human Resources team will respond to your email promptly.

Spotless Brands and its affiliate brands are Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employers. Spotless Brands invites all qualified interested applicants to apply for career opportunities. It is the policy of the company to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran, disabled status or any other protected group status as defined by applicable federal, state and local laws. We use E‑Verify to check employment eligibility: https://www.everify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf and https://www.everify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf