REGIONAL ACCOUNTING MANAGER

Job Title: Regional Accounting Manager
Location: Mesa, AZ

COMPANY: HighGround

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.

Key Responsibilities:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Financial Strategy:
   • Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement financial strategies that support the overall goals and objectives of the company.
4. 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.
5. 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.

1. 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.
2. Team Leadership:
   • Manage and develop the finance team, providing leadership, guidance, and mentorship.
   • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability within the department.
3. Financial Technology:
   • Identify opportunities to enhance financial systems and technologies to improve efficiency and data accuracy.
4. 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.

Qualifications:

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

Our benefits include:

 • Company paid Health Insurance for the Employee 
 -Buy-up plans are available
 -Dependents/Spouses can be added for additional cost
 -HSA/FSA is available with certain plans
 • Vision and Dental insurance (2 dental plans to choose from!)
 • Company paid Long/Short term Disability
 • Company Paid Life Insurance $25k 
 • 401k with company matching (vested)
 • Ancillary Benefits (Hospital, Critical Illness, Accident)
 • Paid time off and Holidays

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.