Regional Controller, US

Position Overview

Woolpert is hiring a Regional Controllerto join our dynamic Finance and Accouting team. This position reports to the Corporate Controller and is responsible for being theaccounting leader for the North America region, with full responsibility for regional accounting operations, financial close, internal controls, federal and state income and local tax, and compliance. This role provides independent decisionmaking authority for the region and leads multiple layers of accounting leadership and staff.

The Regional Controller partners with the Corporate Controller and FP&A team to support consolidation, cash management, and corporate reporting while ensuring regional accounting integrity and operational excellence.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

What You Will Do:

Regional Accounting Ownership & Leadership

• Own all accounting operations for the U.S. region, including AP, AR, payroll accounting, expense reporting, cash management, credit card programs, and general ledger.
• Lead and develop managers and subordinate teams across multiple functional accounting areas.
• Establish regional priorities, staffing models, and performance expectations aligned to enterprise standards.

Close, Reporting & Decision Authority

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for the U.S. region with accountability for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Approve complex journal entries, estimates, and accounting judgments for the region.
• Prepare and review U.S. regional financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and corporate reporting requirements.

Controls, Risk & Compliance Leadership

• Design, enforce, and continuously improve internal controls across all regional accounting processes.
• Serve as the primary regional contact for internal and external audits.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, company policies, and audit standards.

Cash Management & Treasury Partnership

• Monitor daily regional cash activity and liquidity.
• Partner with Corporate Accounting & Treasury on cash forecasting, intercompany activity, and banking strategy.
• Ensure timely reconciliation and resolution of banking discrepancies.

Strategic Partnership & Process Improvement

• Act as the senior accounting advisor to U.S. operational and functional leaders.
• Lead regional accounting process improvements, automation efforts, and system enhancements.
• Support corporate consolidation, reporting, and enterprise initiatives through highquality regional data and insights.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to travel up to 15% of the time for business purposes.

What You Will Bring:

• 15+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Proven experience leading managers and multilayer teams
• Experience owning regional or multientity accounting operations

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Expert knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal control frameworks
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to make independent, riskbased decisions
• Experience with ERP systems and enterprise accounting tools
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a fastpaced, deadlinedriven environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in multinational or matrixed organizations
• Experience supporting consolidation and enterprise reporting

Benefits You Will Love

Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you'll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:

• Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!