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Regional Controller
<p>Tammy Power, Recruiting Manager with Robert Half, is working with a client in the logistics industry that is seeking a hands-on Regional Controller. This working manager role will lead regional accounting operations, partner with dispatch and corporate teams to ensure accurate reporting, and drive process improvements across AP, AR, and financial reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate and confidential consideration, reach out to Tammy Power via LinkedIn</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as a hands-on working manager, directly overseeing regional accounting operations while mentoring and developing team members.</li><li>Take ownership and partner with corporate accounting to standardize data, improve accuracy, and enhance reporting visibility.</li><li>Lead the full accounts payable function: design and implement efficient processes, resolve legacy issues, ensure timely vendor payments, and oversee complete AP clean-up.</li><li>Drive improvements across accounts receivable, including invoicing accuracy, collections strategy, credit monitoring, and reconciliation of outstanding balances.</li><li>Oversee cash management and bank reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and clear documentation for both internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Prepare and analyze monthly income statements, balance sheets, and management write-ups, ensuring timely delivery of clear, actionable financial reporting.</li><li>Produce and maintain a comprehensive balance sheet reconciliation workbook, highlighting variances and ensuring all accounts are reconciled.</li><li>Act as the primary financial liaison to the Operational Manager: review results, explain key drivers, and prepare leadership for management and board-level meetings.</li><li>Develop and document robust internal controls, policies, and procedures, ensuring consistency across all regional operations.</li><li>Lead the preparation and coordination of audit activities, including compiling documentation, preparing schedules, and addressing auditor inquiries.</li><li>Provide strategic insights to corporate leadership by identifying trends, recommending process improvements, and supporting operational decision-making with accurate financial data.</li></ul><p><strong>Attributes for Success:</strong></p><ul><li>Hands-on leader who thrives in a working manager role.</li><li>Process-focused, detail-oriented, and improvement-minded.</li><li>Confident in presenting and explaining financial results to operational and senior management.</li><li>Adaptable to the fast-paced and evolving logistics environment.</li></ul><p><strong>Contact Tammy Power via LinkedIn for immediate and confidential consideration.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or CMA preferred.</li><li>5+ years of progressive accounting or controllership experience, ideally in logistics, transportation, or related industries.</li><li>Solid knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.</li><li>Hands-on experience in AP/AR, reconciliations, and financial reporting.</li><li>Proven track record of streamlining processes and documenting procedures.</li><li>Strong communication and collaboration skills with both corporate and operations.</li></ul><p><br></p>
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  • Bakersfield, CA
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 140000.00 - 160000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Tammy Power, Recruiting Manager with Robert Half, is working with a client in the logistics industry that is seeking a hands-on Regional Controller. This working manager role will lead regional accounting operations, partner with dispatch and corporate teams to ensure accurate reporting, and drive process improvements across AP, AR, and financial reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>For immediate and confidential consideration, reach out to Tammy Power via LinkedIn</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as a hands-on working manager, directly overseeing regional accounting operations while mentoring and developing team members.</li><li>Take ownership and partner with corporate accounting to standardize data, improve accuracy, and enhance reporting visibility.</li><li>Lead the full accounts payable function: design and implement efficient processes, resolve legacy issues, ensure timely vendor payments, and oversee complete AP clean-up.</li><li>Drive improvements across accounts receivable, including invoicing accuracy, collections strategy, credit monitoring, and reconciliation of outstanding balances.</li><li>Oversee cash management and bank reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and clear documentation for both internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Prepare and analyze monthly income statements, balance sheets, and management write-ups, ensuring timely delivery of clear, actionable financial reporting.</li><li>Produce and maintain a comprehensive balance sheet reconciliation workbook, highlighting variances and ensuring all accounts are reconciled.</li><li>Act as the primary financial liaison to the Operational Manager: review results, explain key drivers, and prepare leadership for management and board-level meetings.</li><li>Develop and document robust internal controls, policies, and procedures, ensuring consistency across all regional operations.</li><li>Lead the preparation and coordination of audit activities, including compiling documentation, preparing schedules, and addressing auditor inquiries.</li><li>Provide strategic insights to corporate leadership by identifying trends, recommending process improvements, and supporting operational decision-making with accurate financial data.</li></ul><p><strong>Attributes for Success:</strong></p><ul><li>Hands-on leader who thrives in a working manager role.</li><li>Process-focused, detail-oriented, and improvement-minded.</li><li>Confident in presenting and explaining financial results to operational and senior management.</li><li>Adaptable to the fast-paced and evolving logistics environment.</li></ul><p><strong>Contact Tammy Power via LinkedIn for immediate and confidential consideration.</strong></p>
  • 2025-09-17T16:23:46Z

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