Regional Accounting Manager - Midwest

AIR Control Concepts•Minneapolis, MN

14d•$88 - $135•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will be supporting the following entities: Click on their hyperlink to check out their webpage. Bluefield Systems, LLC – Grand Haven, MI Force Equipment – Elkhorn, NE JMB & Associates, LLC -  Menomonee Falls, WI Midwest Mechanical Solutions, LLC – Golden Valley, MN R.L. Craig Company, LLC – Louisville, KY - these are members of the AIR Control Concepts family. The Regional Accounting Manager (RAM) serves as the GAAP accounting and process leader for one of the regions within AIR Control Concepts, a multi-billion dollar national enterprise of leading commercial HVAC solution providers. Each region includes approximately 4–12 operating entities, representing substantial revenue and EBITDA within AIR’s enterprise structure. Reporting to the Regional Financial Controller, the RAM leads the GAAP accounting team, responsible for ensuring the integrity of the general ledger, compliance with corporate policies, and accurate, timely financial reporting. This individual oversees the team responsible for month-end close activities, balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, intercompany eliminations, and compliance and operational accounting functions. The RAM brings deep accounting knowledge, a passion for accuracy, and the ability to mentor and develop an ambitious team. They serve as the most technically proficient accounting resource in the region, supporting the RFC, Regional Finance Director (RFD), and Corporate Accounting to ensure all reporting and controls meet AIR’s standards.

Requirements

6–8 years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in management or supervisory roles.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA preferred.
Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal control best practices.
Proven success managing accounting functions for multi-entity or decentralized organizations.
Hands-on experience with month-end close, consolidations, intercompany eliminations, and financial statement preparation.
Experience with ERP and reporting systems (Oracle, NetSuite, Power BI, or similar).
Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; able to collaborate effectively across finance, operations, and corporate functions.
Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop accounting teams in high-growth, fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

Accounting Operations & General Ledger Management Oversee day-to-day accounting activities across the region’s entities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GAAP and AIR policies.
Manage all aspects of general ledger management, including journal entry approval, account reconciliations, and posting accuracy.
Review and approve significant and non-routine journal entries.
Ensure intercompany transactions and eliminations are accurately recorded and reconciled.
Prepare or review consolidated regional financial statements and provide flux/variance analysis.
Review month-end accruals, roll-forwards, and account reconciliations to validate completeness.
Maintain and enforce a consistent regional close calendar and checklist in coordination with the RFC.
Technical Accounting & Compliance Serve as the region’s subject matter expert on GAAP accounting matters, including revenue recognition, accruals, payroll accounting, and benefits.
Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and AIR accounting policies.
Partner with Corporate Accounting on complex or non-recurring transactions.
Manage sales and use tax filings, exemption certificate reviews, and ensure compliance with local and state requirements.
Maintain documentation of accounting policies and provide training to staff as standards evolve.
Support external and internal audit activities by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and documentation requests.
Team Leadership & Staff Development Lead, develop, and mentor a GAAP accounting team of 3–7 professionals.
Assign and review work, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to close deadlines.
Provide coaching and development to strengthen the team’s accounting depth, problem-solving, and system proficiency.
Foster a collaborative and accountable team culture aligned with AIR’s values of precision, partnership, and performance.
Coordinate team workload around monthly close, audits, and special projects.
Process Improvement & Systems Identify opportunities to streamline, automate, and standardize accounting processes across entities.
Collaborate with the RFC and Corporate Systems team to optimize ERP (Oracle) workflows, templates, and reporting tools.
Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for accounting functions to ensure consistency and scalability.
Participate in finance transformation initiatives, helping strengthen regional controls and close efficiency.
Operational & Cross-Functional Support Partner with the FP&A and Operations teams to ensure accounting data accurately supports financial analysis, management reporting, and EBITDA performance.
Review and approve commission calculations and payments for sales personnel.
Approve new vendor setups, vendor applications, and payment runs in accordance with policy.
Oversee bonus, benefits, and payroll accruals, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
Support the collections process as needed, helping resolve billing or customer payment issues.
Month-End Close & Reporting Cadence Lead the regional accounting team through a 5–7 day close process, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are consistently met.
Review all reconciliations and journal entries prepared by staff; escalate or resolve issues timely.
Review and deliver analytical flux and balance sheet analysis for the region.
Support the RFC and RFL in the preparation of regional reporting packages and management EBITDA schedules.
Ensure accurate bank reconciliations, cash reporting, and payment approvals throughout the month.