ASSISTANT REGIONAL CONTROLLER - CHARLOTTE, NC

Compass Group•Charlotte, NC

3d•$100,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Regional Controller oversees financial operations for multiple North Region facilities, ensuring accurate reporting, compliance, and strong internal controls. As a key financial partner to the Senior Vice President of Operations – North, this role provides financial analysis, operational insights, and strategic recommendations to drive business performance. This position leads a team of five accounting professionals, including remote staff, with responsibility for talent development, accountability, and process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with strong accounting expertise, multi-site financial management experience, and the ability to influence operational leaders through effective financial guidance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
Minimum 2-4 years of progressive accounting or finance experience
Preferably within a multi-unit experience
Minimum 2–3 years of leadership experience, including direct supervision and development of accounting or finance professionals; experience managing remote or geographically dispersed teams is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience supporting multiple locations, regions, or business units and partnering with senior operational leaders to provide strategic financial guidance to executive leadership.
Strong knowledge of accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, revenue recognition.
Experience with ERP platforms, financial reporting systems, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to prioritize multiple initiatives and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Availability to travel approximately 10–20% within the North Region to support multiple facilities, conduct site visits, participate in operational meetings, and strengthen partnerships with regional leadership.

Responsibilities

Lead financial operations for multiple North Region facilities, ensuring accurate, timely reporting, compliance, and strong internal controls.
Manage client billing, accounts receivable, and collections in partnership with operations teams.
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement reviews.
Analyze financial results, budget variances, trends, risks, and opportunities; provide recommendations to improve performance.
Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and KPIs for regional and corporate leadership.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning in compliance with GAAP and company policies.
Partner with regional operations leadership to drive financial performance, cost management, labor optimization, and business decision-making.
Oversee payroll accounting, labor reporting, reconciliations, and related compliance efforts.
Support internal and external audits and ensure adherence to accounting policies and regulatory requirements.