Regional Controller

Targus; Anaheim (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Targus in Anaheim, California, is seeking a Regional Controller- Americas. This hybrid role oversees accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and SOX compliance for the US, Canada, and Australia entities.

As a strategic finance leader, you will partner with regional business leaders and corporate finance to maintain financial integrity, improve processes, and support growth initiatives. Lead GL close, budgeting, forecasting, and external audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration or related field.
• 7+ years as a Controller or in a similar financial leadership role.
• 5+ years in a leadership role managing accounting teams.
• CPA or CMA certification.
• Public company experience a plus.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and SOX compliance.
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting.
• ERP systems such as D365, NetSuite, and Baan.
• Advanced Excel and BI reporting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a robust internal control environment.
• Ensure SOX compliance and company control frameworks.
• Partner with Internal Audit on testing and improvements.
• Develop and implement process improvements to strengthen controls.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements per GAAP.
• Analyze financial data and prepare reports for senior management.
• Communicate trends, variances and opportunities for improvement.
• Oversee accounting operations including reconciliations, AR/AP, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Coordinate with external auditors for compliance.
• Guide complex transactions and evaluate financial impact of initiatives.
• Lead monthly close process and support growth initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data analytics

Financial analysis

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

D365

NetSuite

Baan

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Description: PositionTitle: Regional Controller- Americas

Location: Anaheim, California (Hybrid)

Department: Accounting

Position Status: Exempt

Salary Range: $150,000-$175,000 USD Annually

Supervision: Reports Corporate Controller

POSITION SUMMARY:

Since theintroduction of the first laptop over 40 years ago, our mission at Targus hasbeen singularly focused on enabling mobile connected workers to perform attheir best, anywhere, anytime. With technology and work styles evolving fasterthan they ever have in human history, there has never been a more exciting timeto join our team and be part of a culture that's focused on being the worldleader in mobile workforce solutions.

The Regional Controller is responsible for overseeing allaccounting, financial reporting, internal controls, statutory compliance, andfinancial operations within the US, Canada, and Australia entities. This role ensures compliance U.S. GAAP, SECregulations, Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) requirements, and local statutory reportingobligations while supporting corporate reporting deadlines and businessobjectives

The Regional Controller serves as a strategic finance leaderpartnering with regional business leaders and corporate finance teams tomaintain financial integrity, improve processes, and support growthinitiatives.

They will be responsible for the company's accounting operations,including producing financial reports, enhancing the accuracy of thecompany's reported financial results, coordinating budgeting processes, andmaintaining the organization's accounting records.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

• Maintain a robust internal control environment.
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) requirements andcompany control frameworks.
• Partner with Internal Audit on testing, remediation, and controlimprovements.
• Develop and implement process improvements to strengthen financialcontrols and operational efficiency
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, suchas balance sheets and income statements, following GAAP standards.
• Analyze financial data and prepare reports for senior management.
• Identify and communicate economic trends, variances, andopportunities for improvement.
• Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financialcommitments, and obligations to project future revenue and expenses.
• Manage all aspects of the organization's accounting processes,including accounts receivable, accounts payable, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Coordinate with external auditors to ensure compliance with overallorganization policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain internal control systems to ensure theaccuracy of financial reporting.
• Identify areas of improvement in the accounting process and make appropriate recommendations.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve financial operations' overall efficiency and effectiveness.
• Research technical accounting issues for compliance.
• Guide complex transactions, including review of contracts before execution.
• Assist in evaluating the financial impact of business initiatives and investments and contribute to long-term financial planning and growth strategies.
• Oversee the monthly general ledger close process including review of manual journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Play a vital role in employee recruitment, hiring, training, and retention in the accounting department.

EDUCATION,EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration orrelated field.
• 7+ years as a Controller or in a similar financial leadershiprole.
• 5+ years in a leadership role managing accounting teams.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or Certified ManagementAccountant (CMA) certification.
• Public company experience a plus.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP principles and regulations, SOXcompliance framework, and internal controls.
• Experience in budgeting and forecasting.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Experience with ERP systems such as D365, NetSuite, and Baan.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel (Power Query, PivotTables, Power Pivot)and Power BI Reporting.
• Business intelligence and reporting automation tools.
• Data analytics and financial modeling.
• Solid knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles andinternal controls (SOX) with general accounting experience (accountreconciliations, journal entries, etc.).
• The ability to work with new technology and software tools toenhance our ability to deliver information in a real time environment.
• Prior experience with database systems is a definite plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDSAND ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:

• Flexibility and ability to work non-standard business hours.
• Ability to work in an office environment as well as in a remotehome office environment.
• Own method of transportation to and from work.
• Constant ability to remain in a stationary position, move aboutinside an office or remote setting.
• Push, pull, lift or carry at least 10 lbs. on occasion: minimalkneeling, bending and squatting.
• Able to perform repetitive motion with wrist, hands, and fingers.

*Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodation, if required.

Targus employees enjoy competitive salaries, accessto our 401(k) profit sharing retirement plan and our other benefits includingpaid holidays, vacation, and sick leave, voluntary group medical, dental, andvision insurance, and company paid life and disability coverage.

Targus is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationalorigin, age, disability, protected veterans' status, Aboriginal/Native Americanstatus or any other legally protected factors.

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