Controller

Family & Children's Services•Norman, OK

About The Position

The Regional Controller provides financial leadership and oversight for an assigned geographic region within a centralized accounting organization. The role is the primary financial business partner to regional operational leadership and ensures alignment with corporate finance policies, procedures, and objectives. The Controller oversees regional budgeting and forecasting, conducts regular financial reviews with regional leadership, assists with year-end audit requirements, ensures compliance with internal controls, and supervises and develops regional accounting staff in coordination with corporate accounting department managers. The position is classified as safety-sensitive under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act and is subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
At least 7 years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
At least 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience.
Experience in a multi-location accounting environment.
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, internal controls, and audit support.
Knowledge of nonprofit accounting, grant management, and fund accounting.
Knowledge of financial systems, accounting software, and advanced spreadsheet applications.
Strong financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present financial information to executive leadership and boards.
Ability to develop, implement, and monitor financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Ability to work independently while contributing as a strategic partner to the organization’s leadership team.

Nice To Haves

CPA, CMA, or MBA.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary finance partner to regional leadership, providing financial analysis, guidance, and decision support.
Conduct monthly and quarterly financial reviews with the regional management team.
Partner with operational leaders to improve financial performance and achieve organizational objectives.
Communicate financial performance, key business drivers, and emerging risks clearly and concisely.
Maintain working relationships across finance, operations, and executive leadership teams.
Support the annual budgeting process for the assigned region in collaboration with the Director of Budgeting & Financial Analysis.
Participate in periodic forecasting and financial planning with regional operational and corporate finance teams.
Monitor budget performance and investigate significant variances.
Prepare regional financial reports and performance metrics as required.
Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for regional operations in accordance with corporate accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Review regional financial transactions, reconciliations, and reporting activities.
Collaborate with centralized accounting teams to maintain consistency and accuracy across the organization.
Identify process improvement opportunities and support implementation of best practices.
Assist with preparation and coordination of external audits.
Provide day-to-day supervision of regional accounting staff.
Work with corporate accounting managers to establish priorities, workloads, and development plans.
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and customer service.
Support employee training and professional development initiatives.
Comply with safety-sensitive drug and alcohol testing requirements, including random testing.