AIR Control Concepts

Acquires and nurtures HVAC representation firms

Regional Accounting Manager

Financial AccountingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeSeattle, WA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Experience with Oracle.
Six to eight years of progressive accounting experience, including at least three years in management or supervisory roles.
A bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
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 such as Oracle, NetSuite, or Power BI.
Ability to manage competing priorities and strong analytical and organizational skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively across finance, operations, and corporate functions.
Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop accounting teams in high-growth, fast-paced environments.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day accounting activities across regional entities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GAAP and company policies.
Manage general ledger activities, 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 and variance analysis.
Review month-end accruals, roll-forwards, and account reconciliations for completeness.
Maintain and enforce a consistent regional close calendar and checklist in coordination with the Regional Financial Controller.
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 company accounting policies.
Partner with Corporate Accounting on complex or non-recurring transactions.
Manage sales and use tax filings and exemption certificate reviews, ensuring compliance with local and state requirements.
Maintain accounting policy documentation and train staff as standards evolve.
Support external and internal audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and requested documentation.
Lead, develop, and mentor a GAAP accounting team of 3–7 professionals.
Assign and review work to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to close deadlines.
Coach and develop the team to strengthen accounting depth, problem-solving, and system proficiency.
Foster a collaborative and accountable team culture aligned with company values.
Coordinate team workload around monthly close, audits, and special projects.
Identify opportunities to streamline, automate, and standardize accounting processes across entities.
Collaborate with the Regional Financial Controller and Corporate Systems team to optimize Oracle ERP workflows, templates, and reporting tools.
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for accounting functions.
Participate in finance transformation initiatives to strengthen regional controls and close efficiency.
Partner with FP&A and Operations to ensure accounting data 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 for completeness and accuracy.
Support collections as needed by helping resolve billing or customer payment issues.
Lead the regional accounting team through a 5–7 day close process while ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
Review staff-prepared reconciliations and journal entries; resolve or escalate issues promptly.
Review and deliver flux and balance sheet analysis for the region.
Support the Regional Financial Controller and Regional Finance Lead in preparing regional reporting packages and management EBITDA schedules.
Ensure accurate bank reconciliations, cash reporting, and payment approvals throughout the month.

Desired Qualifications

A CPA is preferred.

Title: Regional Accounting Manager
Location: Seattle, WA
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Range: $130,000 - $140,000 annually + 15% discretionary bonus

About:
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.

Check out our website: AIR Control Concepts | HVAC Partnerships, Growth & Support Across North America

Job Description:
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 6–15 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
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.
• 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.
• 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.

Additional duties may be assigned as needed to support business operations; however, such duties will be reasonable, job-related, and consistent with the scope, level, and classification of the position.

Experience and Requirements:
• Oracle experience
• 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.

Benefits:
We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including:

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

AIR Control Concepts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Work Authorization and Visa Sponsorship

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At this time, AIR Control Concepts does not provide employment-based visa sponsorship for this position, either now or in the future.

About the Company

AIR Control Concepts

Acquires and nurtures HVAC representation firms

Air Control Concepts builds a network by acquiring and integrating HVAC representation firms, then supports them with shared resources and collaboration to drive growth. Its products are the integrated services and community structure created through the acquisitions, plus access to partnerships and an enlarged market presence. The company differentiates itself by focusing on preserving each acquired firm’s unique culture while weaving them into a collaborative network, rather than simply competing on price or products. Based in Norfolk, VA, the goal is to help member firms grow, amplify their brands, and prosper through collective knowledge and opportunities.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Norfolk, VA
Founded: 2016

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