Regional Controller
Exponent • Kansas City Metropolitan Area, Kansas • Full Time
Posted on Thu, Jun 4, 2026
Why We Like This
- Strategic impact: Lead regional accounting operations with a strong focus on compliance and audit, influencing business performance across multiple locations.
- Cross-functional exposure: Blend accounting, finance ops, and risk management responsibilities, offering a broad scope beyond traditional controllership roles.
- Growth opportunity: Step into a director-level role in a complex, professional services PE-backed platform company, ideal for advancing leadership and operational expertise.
Requirements
- Strong Accounting Operations Expertise: Hands-on experience managing accounting ops to drive accurate financial reporting and ensure compliance—key for a firm focused on professional and financial services.
- Mid-Level Experience with Growth Potential: Looking for someone with 6-10 years in accounting who can hit the ground running and scale into senior roles, matching the company’s need for scalable talent in a senior associate capacity.
- Ability to Navigate Multi-entity and Shared Services Environments: Must grasp the nuances of multi-entity accounting, shared services, and regulatory demands to effectively support operations and client requirements.
Responsibilities
- Financial Reporting & Compliance: Oversee accurate and timely month-end close, ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal controls across multiple regional entities.
- Audit Coordination: Lead external and internal audit processes, managing documentation and addressing audit findings to maintain clean audit opinions.
- Team Leadership & Development: Manage and mentor accounting teams across locations, driving performance, process improvements, and professional growth.
- Operational Finance Support: Collaborate with business units to support budgeting, forecasting, and budget vs actual analysis, providing actionable insights to leadership.
- Risk & Compliance Management: Implement and monitor internal controls and compliance frameworks to mitigate financial and operational risks within the region.