Regional Accounting Manager

The Larson Group (TLG Peterbilt)•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

The Regional Accounting Manager provides strategic financial leadership and operational accounting oversight for a multi-location dealership region. The role ensures the integrity of financial reporting, standardizes accounting practices, strengthens internal controls, and serves as a business partner to regional and dealership leadership. The manager leads Accounting Managers and accounting professionals in delivering accurate financial information, actionable insights, and sound fiscal governance to support growth and profitability. The position oversees 10 dealership locations across three states.

Requirements

At least 10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership responsibilities in a multi-location or multi-entity organization.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Experience leading, developing, and mentoring accounting professionals and building high-performing teams.
Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities, manage multiple deadlines, and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information, business insights, and accounting concepts to financial and non-financial stakeholders.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate financial data, reporting, and compliance.
Ability to build effective relationships and collaborate across organizational levels while serving as a trusted partner to operational and executive leadership.
Professionalism, integrity, confidentiality, and sound financial stewardship.
Successful completion of pre-employment screenings, including a background check and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Ability to effectively prioritize competing responsibilities and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to present financial information to financial and non-financial stakeholders.
Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Experience in a multi-location or multi-entity organization.
Proven ability to develop accounting professionals and foster employee growth and engagement.

Responsibilities

Provide accounting leadership and financial oversight for 10 dealership locations across three states, ensuring accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
Review journal entries, account reconciliations, financial schedules, and supporting documentation for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to accounting standards and internal policies.
Promote consistent accounting policies, procedures, and controls across regional locations in alignment with corporate standards and best practices.
Partner with the Regional Vice President, General Managers, department leaders, and corporate management by providing financial insight, operational guidance, and performance analysis.
Analyze financial results, identify trends, investigate variances, and recommend ways to improve operational and financial performance.
Lead, coach, mentor, and develop Accounting Managers and accounting staff across the region.
Build partnerships with operational and corporate stakeholders to improve communication and financial processes and support business objectives.
Oversee the timely review, reconciliation, and posting of truck sales transactions in accordance with company standards.
Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across the region, ensuring timely and accurate reporting and reconciliation of general ledger accounts.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support regional and corporate business objectives.