Regional Controller: Growth & Financial Leadership (Hybrid)

Vaco by Highspring; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advancement opportunities

Executive leadership partnership

Regional accounting leadership

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a Regional Controller in Phoenix, AZ. This private equity-backed role offers a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite, 2 days remote) with a base salary of $130,000-$145,000 plus bonus, depending on experience.

You will lead the regional accounting function, partner with executives on budgeting and financial planning, and drive process improvements to scale the business. A bachelor's in accounting/finance and 5+ years of leadership in similar settings are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience.
• Knowledge of project accounting concepts, including revenue recognition, job costing, WIP, and percent-of-completion.
• Experience with ERP/financial reporting systems; Sage Intacct or similar preferred.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building across accounting, finance, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead key accounting and financial reporting activities for the region, ensuring month-end close, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and business performance insights.
• Collaborate with project and operational teams to monitor project performance, revenue recognition, profitability, and overall financial health.
• Oversee audit support, regulatory compliance, internal controls, and accounting processes to reduce risk.
• Drive process improvements, system enhancements, and scalable accounting practices that support continued organizational growth.
• Work cross-functionally with finance, operations, project management, and other business partners on special projects and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Project accounting

Revenue recognition

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

Vaco by Highspring is seeking a Regional Controller in Phoenix, AZ. This private equity-backed role offers a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite, 2 days remote) with a base salary of $130,000-$145,000 plus bonus, depending on experience.

You will lead the regional accounting function, partner with executives on budgeting and financial planning, and drive process improvements to scale the business. A bachelor's in accounting/finance and 5+ years of leadership in similar settings are required.