Regional Controller Phoenix

Banyan Search; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Banyan Search is seeking a Regional Controller to provide financial oversight across multiple branches in the Phoenix area. The role partners with operational leadership, strengthens internal controls, and drives accountability at the branch level, with regular travel to locations.

The position combines hands-on fieldwork with core accounting responsibilities and requires 3+ years of managerial accounting experience, ERP proficiency, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of hands-on managerial accounting experience.
• Experience with ERP and accounting systems; advanced Excel skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication to translate financial data.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple sites.
• High ethical standards and sound financial judgment.
• Willingness and ability to travel ~25–30%.

Responsibilities

• Partner with regional leaders to monitor and improve financial performance.
• Support branch staff on internal controls, ERP systems, and policies.
• Review weekly and monthly reporting; drive corrective actions.
• Lead financial statement reviews with branch personnel and budgets.
• Oversee weekly cycle counts and annual physical inventory counts.
• Maintain data integrity of local ERP systems and data flow to corporate.
• Evaluate performance of branch accounting personnel.
• Support external auditors and audit processes as needed.
• Assist with mergers and acquisitions integration as business grows.

Skills

Managerial accounting

Communication

Organizational skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA licensure in progress

Tools

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Position Summary

The Regional Controller provides financial oversight and support across a multi-branch region, partnering with operational leadership to monitor performance, strengthen internal controls, and drive accountability at the branch level. This role combines hands-on fieldwork with core accounting responsibilities and includes regular travel to branch locations.

Responsibilities

• Partner with regional operational leaders to monitor and improve financial performance across the district.


• Provide support, training, and accountability to branch accounting staff on internal controls, ERP systems, and company policies.


• Review weekly and monthly reporting for exceptions and follow up to ensure corrective action is taken.


• Lead financial statement reviews with branch personnel, driving variance analysis and supporting budget performance.


• Oversee weekly cycle counts and annual physical inventory counts.


• Maintain the integrity of local ERP systems and data flowing to the corporate accounting group.


• Monitor and evaluate the performance of branch accounting personnel.


• Support the corporate accounting group, external auditors, and audit processes as needed.


• Assist with integration efforts related to mergers and acquisitions as the business grows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.


• 3+ years of hands-on managerial accounting experience.


• Experience with ERP and accounting systems required, with Advanced Excel skills.


• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to translate financial information for an operational audience.


• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities across multiple sites.


• High ethical standards and sound judgment regarding financial stewardship.


• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 25-30%.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA license, or active progress toward CPA licensure.


• Experience with multi-unit organizational structures.


• Prior field finance experience within a distribution, retail, or branch-based business.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.