Regional Finance Leader

Job description

Regional Finance Leader

Job Location: St Louis, MO

FLSA Status: Exempt – Full‑time

Overview

Air Control Concepts is more than just a collection of firms, we are a community of forward‑thinking experts committed to excellence, innovation, and collaboration. With a focus on commercial HVAC representation, we bring together esteemed entities from diverse regions, each boasting decades of invaluable experience. We understand that success in the HVAC industry goes beyond individual accomplishments. That’s why we believe in the power of unity and collaboration. By leveraging our collective assets, knowledge, and resources, we empower our member firms to deliver unparalleled service, safety, and efficiency to clients across healthcare, commercial, and residential sectors.

Job Description

The Regional Finance Leader (RFL) serves as the senior financial and operational leader for the region, overseeing all aspects of financial performance, reporting, forecasting, and transformation across the region’s portfolio of operating companies. Acting as a strategic partner to both regional and corporate leadership, the RFL ensures financial accuracy and transparency while driving operational excellence, scalability, and growth. The RFL plays a pivotal role in shaping how the region operates—creating synergies across entities, professionalizing financial operations, and supporting business leaders in making data‑driven, profitable decisions.

Financial Leadership & Business Partnership

Serve as the primary finance leader and advisor for the region’s operations, providing insight, challenge, and guidance to Regional Leadership and Corporate Finance

Translate financial results into business insights to drive decisions on pricing, resource allocation, and performance improvement

Partner with Corporate FP&A on budgets, forecasts, and scenario analysis

Act as the link between OpCos and corporate leadership, ensuring alignment between strategy, performance, and execution

Partner with regional operations and business leaders to identify growth opportunities, efficiency improvements, and synergies across entities

Oversee the month‑end close process across all regional OpCos; ensure close timeliness, completeness, and accuracy

Review and approve all monthly financial statements and reporting packages, prepared by the regional finance team

Drive standardization of close processes and reporting formats across entities within the region

Identify and address financial risks, gaps, or inefficiencies impacting results

Ensure financial accuracy and alignment with corporate standards and policies

Accounting Operations & Controls

Ensure implementation of corporate accounting policies, procedures, and controls across all entities in the region

Monitor and enforce segregation of duties, documentation standards, and control testing

Coordinate cash management activities with Corporate Treasury, including cash forecasting and working capital management

Maintain proper entity‑level audit trails and reconciliations to support audit readiness

Budgeting, Forecasting & KPI Management

Lead the annual budgeting process for the region, partnering with OpCo Principals to develop realistic yet ambitious financial plans

Prepare and update rolling forecasts (P&L, cash flow, and balance sheet) and explain variances to budget and prior periods

Monitor and report KPIs and financial metrics (margin, DSO, AR aging, utilization, revenue per FTE, etc.) to track performance and identify trends

Collaborate with Corporate FP&A to ensure consistency in forecasting methodology and data integrity

Strategic Analysis & Decision Support

Evaluate financial impacts of operational initiatives, pricing decisions, and growth opportunities

Develop business cases and ROI analyses for capital expenditures, new product/service lines, or new line card representation

Participate in post‑acquisition integration efforts, ensuring newly acquired entities are financially aligned with regional standards

Provide scenario modeling and sensitivity analysis to support decision‑making

Audit, Compliance & Risk Management

Ensure regional adherence to internal control standards and corporate audit requirements

Partner with Corporate Finance and external auditors during annual audits

Maintain audit‑ready documentation for all material accounts and transactions

Oversee sales and use tax and regulatory compliance at the regional level in partnership with corporate support functions

Proactively identify and mitigate financial, operational, and compliance risks

Systems, Process Improvement & Transformation

Champion the transition to a common ERP system (Oracle), ensuring consistent configuration and reporting

Identify opportunities to automate or streamline manual processes and improve efficiency

Support implementation of BI tools and other financial reporting systems

Develop process documentation and training materials for regional and entity‑level finance staff

Act as a change leader for finance transformation initiatives, fostering adoption and accountability across entities

Leadership, Talent Development & Team Building

Build and mentor a high‑performing regional finance team, ensuring clear roles, responsibilities, and succession plans

Foster collaboration between entity‑level accountants, controllers, and the corporate finance team

Drive a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement

Assess staffing levels and skill sets to align with the professionalization of the organization (right people in the right seats)

Build and inspire a multidisciplinary finance team capable of supporting a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment with agility and collaboration

Technical Expertise & Problem Solving – Applies in‑depth knowledge of commercial HVAC systems, tools, and technologies to troubleshoot issues and implement effective solutions. Maintains strong attention to detail and follows through on complex service tasks

Customer & Team Engagement – Builds trust and maintains positive relationships with customers through clear, professional communication and consistent service. Collaborates well with peers, dispatch, and management to support team goals

Time & Task Management – Prioritizes responsibilities effectively, manages schedules, and maximizes productivity across varying service calls and work environments

Adaptability & Continuous Learning – Responds well to changing job demands and field conditions. Actively participates in training and embraces new tools, technologies, and methods to stay current in the trade

Experience & Requirements

Significant experience (10+ years) in finance, business operations, or related leadership roles, ideally within multi‑entity, high‑growth, or decentralized organizations

Proven ability to lead large, diverse teams spanning accounting, FP&A, and operational finance functions

Demonstrated success in transformational or fast‑scaling environments—building structure, systems, and talent where little existed before

Strong business acumen with the ability to translate financial insights into strategic decisions that drive growth and efficiency

Experience partnering with operations and business unit leaders to influence decisions, improve profitability, and optimize resource allocation

Deep understanding of financial management fundamentals—reporting, forecasting, analysis, and working capital—balanced with a hands‑on, execution‑oriented mindset

Skilled in identifying synergies across multiple entities and driving process standardization, system integration, and shared best practices

Excellent leadership, communication, and change management skills; proven ability to inspire, align, and develop teams through periods of transition

Experience with modern ERP and BI systems (e.g., Oracle, NetSuite, Power BI) and leveraging technology to enable scalability and insight

Flexibility and adaptability to thrive amid complexity, competing priorities, and ongoing transformation

A background in accounting and finance (through experience or education) is required, but formal credentials such as CPA or MBA are not required

Benefits Package

Health & Wellness – Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage to support your well‑being

Financial Security – 401(k) retirement plan with company match and short/long‑term disability coverage

Work‑Life Balance – Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and an employee assistance program (EAP)

Professional Development – Ongoing training opportunities and support for continuing education

Company Perks – Vehicle allowance and company computer

AIR Control Concepts is an Equal Opportunity Employer .

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Worksite address

st. louis, MO, 63146, US

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