Regional Controller

Korn Ferry; Richardson (TX); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier and distributor is seeking a Divisional Controller for its key business unit in Richardson, Texas. The role involves owning the close process, audit coordination, and internal controls, while partnering with operations and commercial leadership. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, a CPA preferred, and 10+ years of accounting leadership experience. This position offers significant visibility to executive leadership and is well-suited for a hands-on finance leader focused on growth and team enhancement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience.
• Background in distribution, manufacturing, retail, or multi-entity operating environments preferred.
• Strong technical GAAP foundation and internal controls expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and GAAP-compliant reporting.
• Oversee external audit coordination and maintain a strong internal controls framework.
• Partner cross-functionally with operations and sales to improve gross margin and inventory management.

Skills

Accounting leadership

Financial analysis

Internal controls

Team development

GAAP compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Job description

Korn Ferry has been exclusively retained to lead a confidential search for a Divisional Controller on behalf of a well‑established, market‑leading supplier and distributor with over 100 locations nationwide.

Our client serves a highly loyal customer base within a recession‑resilient industry and continues to invest in systems, talent, and infrastructure to support its next phase of growth. The organization has a long operating history and a strong reputation within its sector.

The Regional Controller will serve as the senior accounting leader for a key business unit. This role will own the close, audit coordination, and internal controls environment, while partnering closely with operations and commercial leadership to drive margin performance, inventory discipline, and working capital optimization.

This opportunity is well‑suited for a hands‑on finance leader who enjoys operating close to the business, strengthening processes, and enhancing team capabilities to support continued growth.

The role offers meaningful visibility to executive leadership and the opportunity to further develop the accounting function in alignment with the company’s next phase of growth.

Key Areas of Impact

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and GAAP‑compliant reporting
• Oversee external audit coordination and maintain a strong internal controls framework
• Partner cross‑functionally with operations and sales to improve gross margin, inventory management, and pricing
• Enhance reporting processes, policies, and systems to support continued scale
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across accounting operations
• Invest in talent development to ensure the team scales effectively with the business

Qualifications

• CPA preferred; Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 10+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience
• Background in distribution, manufacturing, retail or multi‑entity operating environments preferred
• Strong technical GAAP foundation and internal controls expertise
• Demonstrated ability to operate in a hands‑on leadership role while partnering across functions