Regional Financial Controller

RL People; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

RL People is seeking a Regional Financial Controller to oversee financial operations across five North American sites. The role partners with operational and executive teams to drive performance, standardise processes, and lead integration of newly acquired businesses.

You will manage US GAAP reporting, controls, budgeting, forecasting, and spotlight insights to improve profitability and capital efficiency in a fast-paced, expanding environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent qualification preferred.
• 8–10+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting across multiple sites in line with US GAAP.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
• Consolidate regional financial results and provide insights to senior leadership.
• Partner with site leaders to analyse performance and drive operational improvements.
• Standardise financial processes, systems, and reporting across all locations.
• Lead financial integration activities for newly acquired businesses.
• Support ERP alignment, reporting structures, and control framework implementation.
• Manage and develop shared services / offshore accounting teams.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, working capital, and profitability initiatives.
• Assist with executive and board-level reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

US GAAP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent (preferred)

Tools

SAP

NetSuite

Job description

Regional Financial Controller

North America | Multi-Site Oversight

About the Company

Our client is a global electronics services business focused on repair, refurbishment, lifecycle management, and circular economy solutions.

The business is currently expanding through acquisition and operational growth, and this role has been created to support the financial control and integration of newly acquired businesses, alongside driving consistency and performance across multiple North American sites.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for an experienced Regional Financial Controller to oversee financial operations across five sites and partner closely with operational and executive leadership teams.

This is a high-impact role combining controllership, multi-site financial leadership, and acquisition integration within a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting across multiple sites in line with US GAAP
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements
• Consolidate regional financial results and provide insights to senior leadership
• Partner with site leaders to analyse performance and drive operational improvements
• Standardise financial processes, systems, and reporting across all locations
• Lead financial integration activities for newly acquired businesses
• Support ERP alignment, reporting structures, and control framework implementation
• Manage and develop shared services / offshore accounting teams
• Support budgeting, forecasting, working capital, and profitability initiatives
• Assist with executive and board-level reporting

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent qualification preferred
• 8–10+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience
• Prior experience in a multi-site or multi-entity controllership role
• Experience supporting acquisition integration or new business onboarding
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial controls
• ERP experience (SAP, NetSuite, or similar) and advanced Excel skills required
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience within manufacturing, distribution, services, or asset-intensive environments preferred
• Private equity or high-growth environment experience is advantageous

Why Apply?

• High-visibility leadership role with strong operational exposure
• Opportunity to lead integration and standardisation initiatives
• Fast-paced, growth-oriented global business environment
• Broad exposure across finance, operations, and executive leadership
• Strong long-term progression potential within an expanding organisation