Regional Controller

Lakeshore Talent; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeshore Talent is partnering with a well-established transportation and logistics organization to identify an experienced Regional Controller. This role oversees accounting and finance operations for a large, multi-site regional business.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on finance leader who partners with operations, improves processes, and provides strategic financial guidance. You’ll work independently, build relationships across locations, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• Public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• 3+ years leading accounting and finance functions within a mid-size or large organization.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing accounting teams.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience managing complex, multi-entity or multi-location accounting environments.
• Demonstrated experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cash flow management.
• Experience partnering closely with operations and executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead all regional accounting and finance functions, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial planning activities.
• Analyze financial performance and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Oversee multiple profit and loss statements across several operating locations.
• Develop and maintain strong internal controls while ensuring GAAP compliance.
• Partner with operational leaders to improve business processes, profitability, and operational efficiency.
• Lead variance analysis and present financial results and KPIs to executive leadership.
• Support pricing strategies, cost savings initiatives, and business growth opportunities.
• Assist with annual audits and ensure compliance with applicable financial and tax requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and develop an accounting team, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
• Manage banking relationships, cash management, and working capital.
• Drive process improvements and support ongoing ERP optimization initiatives.

Skills

Advanced Excel

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Leadership

Operations partnership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Workday

Job description

Location: Anaheim, CA
Pay: $160,000–$165,000 base salary + 10% bonus potential
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Schedule: Full-time, Onsite (Monday–Friday)
Travel: Approximately 20% during the first 6 months, decreasing to approximately 10%. Travel consists of CA based locations.

About the Opportunity

Lakeshore Talent is partnering with a well-established transportation and logistics organization to identify an experienced Regional Controller. This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for overseeing all accounting and finance operations for a large, multi-site regional business.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on finance leader who enjoys partnering with operations, improving processes, and providing strategic financial guidance. This position requires someone who can work independently, build strong relationships across multiple locations, and thrive in a fast‑paced operational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all regional accounting and finance functions, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial planning activities
• Analyze financial performance and provide actionable recommendations to leadership
• Oversee multiple profit and loss statements across several operating locations
• Develop and maintain strong internal controls while ensuring GAAP compliance
• Partner with operational leaders to improve business processes, profitability, and operational efficiency
• Lead variance analysis and present financial results and KPIs to executive leadership
• Support pricing strategies, cost savings initiatives, and business growth opportunities
• Assist with annual audits and ensure compliance with applicable financial and tax requirements
• Lead, mentor, and develop an accounting team, fostering accountability and continuous improvement
• Manage banking relationships, cash management, and working capital
• Drive process improvements and support ongoing ERP optimization initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• Public accounting experience strongly preferred
• 3+ years leading accounting and finance functions within a mid‑size or large organization
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing accounting teams
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience managing complex, multi‑entity or multi‑location accounting environments
• Demonstrated experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cash flow management
• Experience partnering closely with operations and executive leadership

Preferred Experience

Candidates with experience in operationally focused industries such as transportation, manufacturing, construction, trucking, logistics, or similar environments are highly preferred.

Experience supporting high‑volume billing operations and managing multiple business units is also desirable.

Technical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience with enterprise ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Workday, or similar large‑scale platforms
• Experience developing financial reporting and KPI dashboards

What Makes Someone Successful

• Self‑starter who can work with minimal supervision
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced operational environment
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills
• Ability to influence business decisions through financial insight
• Process improvement mindset with strong attention to detail
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to coach and develop teams

Schedule & Work Environment

• Full‑time, onsite in Anaheim, CA
• Monday through Friday
• Travel to regional locations approximately 20% during onboarding, reducing over time

Interview Process

• Initial virtual interview
• Second virtual interview
• Final onsite interview with regional leadership

Additional Information

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Controller looking to make a meaningful impact within a growing, operations‑focused organization. The role offers significant visibility with executive leadership, the opportunity to influence business strategy, and the chance to lead financial operations across a complex regional business.