REGIONAL ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Dry Force Corp•Mesa, AZ

About The Position

HighGround is a private equity-backed leader in the disaster mitigation and property restoration services industry. The company was created in 2020 with the acquisition of Dry Force headquartered in Dallas, TX. Over the past 4+ years, HighGround has acquired fourteen additional brands across the US encompassing decades of industry experience and market success. HighGround companies leverage industry leading technology, both in the field and in back-office operations, as well as a highly trained professional workforce delivering best-in-class service to its customers. Leading online reviews validate its commitment to service and have resulted in deep business-to-business relationships with leading plumbers, HVAC providers, home builders, digital referral partners and property management firms. These potential referral sources across North America provide a highly efficient channel to the residential and commercial markets. Position Overview: The Accounting Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing the financial operations of the company, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, optimizing financial processes, supporting strategic decision-making, and overseeing HR and payroll functions. This is a confidential position that requires a high level of integrity and discretion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field.
Minimum of 8 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial regulations.
Exceptional financial analysis and modeling skills.
Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems.
Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
High level of integrity and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 20%.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in residential services strongly preferred.
Ability to manage multiple locations/brands.

Responsibilities

Financial Oversight:
Provide leadership in all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and reporting.
Monitor financial performance against established targets and make recommendations for improvement.
Compliance:
Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations, standards, and reporting requirements.
Keep abreast of changes in financial regulations and implement necessary changes in company procedures.
Financial Strategy:
Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement financial strategies that support the overall goals and objectives of the company.
Internal Controls:
Establish and maintain robust internal controls in line with HighGround’s standards and procedures, to safeguard company assets and mitigate financial risks.
Continuously evaluate and recommend enhancements internal control systems.
Financial Reporting:
Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and other reports as required by company leadership and HighGround.
Budgeting:
Lead the brand level budgeting process, working closely with department heads to develop and manage budgets.
Monitor budget performance and provide guidance for cost control.
Team Leadership:
Manage and develop the finance team, providing leadership, guidance, and mentorship.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability within the department.
Financial Technology:
Identify opportunities to enhance financial systems and technologies to improve efficiency and data accuracy.
Payroll:
Manage payroll processes, ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing.
Stay current with payroll regulations and implement necessary changes in payroll procedures.
Collaborate with HR to ensure seamless integration between payroll and HR functions.