Regional Controller - Southeast Region; Remote

Position: Regional Controller - Southeast Region (Remote)
Location:

Remote - Southeast United States

Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000 annually (DOE)

Travel:
Approximately 10-15%, including quarterly travel to assigned business units

About Nations Roof

Nations Roof is one of the largest and fastest-growing commercial roofing contractors in the United States. Headquartered in Mobile, Alabama, Nations Roof operates from more than 40 locations nationwide and has completed roofing, service, and repair projects in 49 states. We are committed to delivering best-in-class service to local and national property owners across all commercial asset classes.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity to join a profitable, growing private equity-backed organization with annual revenues exceeding $400 million. Supported by our investment partner, AEA Investors, Nations Roof is focused on accelerating growth, strengthening operational excellence, and expanding its national footprint.

Reporting to Corporate Controller, the Regional Controller will provide financial leadership and oversight for a portfolio of business units representing approximately $100 million in annual revenue. This role serves as a strategic business partner to Business Unit Presidents and operational leadership teams, helping drive financial performance, improve operational efficiency, and support continued growth.

The successful candidate will be a hands-on finance leader with strong business acumen, experience supporting multiple locations or business units, and expertise in percentage-of-completion accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and operational finance.

Location Requirements

Candidates must currently reside in the Southeast Region of the United States, including Florida, North Carolina, Georgia, or neighboring states.

Candidates should reside within reasonable proximity to a major airport and be able to travel throughout the assigned territory on a quarterly basis.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Reporting

* Provide financial oversight for assigned business units totaling approximately $100 million in annual revenue

* Supervise accounting and administrative personnel supporting assigned operations

* Prepare and review monthly financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and operational reporting packages

* Ensure financial reporting accuracy and compliance with U.S. GAAP

* Analyze operating results and variances to budget, forecast, and prior periods

* Provide recommendations to improve profitability, cash flow, and financial performance

* Support month-end and year-end close processes

Business Partnership

* Serve as the primary financial partner to Business Unit Presidents and operational leadership teams

* Collaborate with leadership to evaluate business performance and identify opportunities for improvement

* Support strategic planning, operational decision-making, and growth initiatives

* Communicate financial results, trends, risks, and opportunities to management

* Assist in developing action plans to improve financial and operational performance

Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis

* Partner with business unit leadership to prepare annual budgets and periodic forecasts

* Monitor performance against financial targets and key performance indicators

* Perform financial modeling and business analysis to support strategic decisions

* Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies

Internal Controls & Compliance

* Review monthly bank reconciliations and monitor unusual activity

* Oversee cash management, disbursements, and collections

* Evaluate and strengthen internal controls and financial processes

* Support annual audits and compliance requirements

* Assist with sales, use, and income tax reporting as required

* Review and monitor capital expenditure requests and spending

Team Leadership & Development

* Train, mentor, and develop accounting and administrative staff

* Promote consistency in accounting practices and procedures across business units

* Support implementation of best practices throughout the organization

* Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

Required

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

* Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience

* Experience supporting multiple business units, branches, or operating locations

* Strong knowledge of:

* Percentage-of-completion accounting

* Revenue recognition

* Financial reporting and analysis

* Budgeting and forecasting

* Internal controls

* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

* Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities

* Excellent communication and business partnering skills

* Ability to effectively operate in a decentralized, multi-location environment

Highly Preferred

* Experience in construction, commercial roofing, specialty contracting, field services, facilities services, industrial services, restoration, mechanical, HVAC, electrical, or other project-based service industries

* Experience with…