Regional Controller

Animal Health International, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 109,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Holiday Pay & Floating Holidays

Educational Assistance Program

LifeWorks / EAP

Job summary

Patterson Companies is seeking a Regional Controller to lead the finance and accounting function for the region. You will oversee internal controls, monthly closes, budgeting, and forecasts while supporting regional management and operations teams.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, 5+ years in accounting/finance, and SAP/MS Office proficiency. Occasional travel of 25% is expected in a national scope.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• At least 5 years of accounting or finance experience with inventory, costing, GL and financial analysis skills.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines producing high-quality output.
• Excellent prioritization and organizational skills to manage multiple deliverables.
• Verbal and written communication that conveys direct, succinct messages.
• Ability to identify improvements and work with management to optimize processes.
• Proficiency in MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the activities of the regional accounting center.
• Perform monthly financial close in a timely and accurate manner.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly.
• Yearly develop regional budgets.
• Quarterly develop financial forecasts.
• Provide information for external financial reporting when needed.
• Provide support and direction for regional management, sales and operations teams.
• Contribute leadership for direct reports and training as needed.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

CPA or CMA

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Patterson isn't just a place to work, it's a partner that cares about your success. One of the distinguishing marks of our company is the talented people who embrace the people-first, always advancing, and results-driven culture. Professional growth abounds in this motivating environment. We value the diverse talents and experiences our employees bring to Patterson and believe that they build a stronger and successful organization.

Job Summary

As a Regional Controller, you will be responsible for managing the finance and accounting department for the region. You will also monitor operations for the region and implement changes when needed and will assure internal controls are in in place and enforced.

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an employee must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation. To request a reasonable accommodation, notify Human Resources or the manager who oversees the position.

Financial Controls

• Supervise the activities of the regional accounting center
• Preform monthly financial close in timely and accurate manner
• Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts monthly
• Yearly develop regional budgets
• Quarterly develop financial forecasts
• Develop information and present meaningful operations reviews to the Division
• Provide information to satisfy external financial reporting requirements when needed
• Provide support and direction for the regional management, sales and operations teams when needed.
• Contribute leadership as needed to direct reports.
• Assist in objective planning and feedback throughout the year.
• Furnish knowledge and training as needed.

People Management

Manages direct reports including the hiring, development, performance management, goal setting, and other managerial duties. Ensures direct reports are aware of and follow established business policies, practices, and Company’s Code of Conduct to create a supportive and productive working environment.

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• At least 5 years of accounting or finance experience, knowledge of accounting principles, and demonstrated inventory, costing, general ledger and financial analysis skills.
• Demonstrated ability to meet work and project deadlines producing high quality output.
• Excellent prioritization & organizational skills to manage multiple deliverables.
• Verbal & written communication skills that provide direct, succinct messages and can be understood by financial and non-financial business partners.
• Ability to identify areas of improvement and work with management to optimize processes.
• Proficiency in MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with SAP
• Previous experience with SAP
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills
• CPA or CMA

Working Conditions

Operating a computer or other office devices for the majority of the workday May occasionally need to move packages up to 10 pounds such as office supplies or equipment Must be able to communicate with others in person, over the phone, and in writing. Must be able to understand and effectively exchange accurate information with others such as coworkers, customers and vendors Must be able to read and interpret various electronic and written documents.

Environmental Factors

This position is in an office environment in which team members occupy desks in assigned areas or at meeting/collaboration spaces within the building. The building’s primary work areas consist of desks, chairs, computers and other office equipment and devices for professional services.

Travel and On-Call

This position requires occasional travel (25%) in a national area.

What's In It For You

• Full Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits and an integrated Wellness Program
• 401(k) Match
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay & Floating Holidays
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Educational Assistance Program
• Full Paid Parental and Adoption Leave
• LifeWorks (Employee Assistance Program)
• Patterson Perks Program

$109,100.00 - $145,433.33

EEO Statement

Patterson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or other related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

At Patterson Companies, we live our values everyday. With more than 8,000 employees worldwide, we're responsible for providing dentists, veterinarians, animal producers, and farmers with the support they need to keep us and our animals healthy.