What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Controller position at LAZ Parking?

About Us :

Here at LAZ Parking, we often say, it’s not what we do, it's the way we do it. We are more than just the fastest growing and largest privately held parking company in the country, we believe that the work we do and how we treat people can really make a difference.

The Spirit of the Position :

The Regional Controller position reports to the Senior Director of Regional Finance with a secondary report to the region’s Senior and Regional Vice Presidents and supports the region and it’s management by ensuring accuracy in compiling and reporting all financial information related to the region in a timely and accurate manner.

Principal Job Duties :

Review monthly financial reports that have been completed by the CAS Team to ensure compliance to GAAP accounting and company policy.
Proactive and timely review of the monthly variance notes before they are sent to the regional and HO teams
Drive the annual budget process with the operational teams and department heads
Prepare and review semi-annual reforecasts
Review of all monthly balance sheet and bank reconciliations for the region.
Develop and implement policies, controls, and procedures to improve financial performance, efficiency, and accuracy region wide.
Collect and measure financial data to analyze financial performance and present findings to management.
Prepare various ad hoc reports for the RVP / SVP and Director of Regional Finance.
Partners with Regional Operations Teams to analyze and solve operational and financial challenges and opportunities within the region
Review and interpret contracts to assist in compliance and internal / external reporting needs and profitability
Review proformas for new business to ensure profitability and accuracy.
Lead and train operating team in LAZ accounting policies and compliance
Overseeing the teams of bookkeepers for the regions who are responsible for account maintenance and new account enrollment, utilizing a proprietary AR System
Provide support for significant new projects or initiatives being deployed with the region from a financial perspective.
Act as the point person between the Home Office Finance Departments and the Region
Answer incoming emails and electronic requests.

Requirements :

Ability to travel as needed across the Midwest - typically four to eight days a month

Degree in Accounting or minimum of 10 years equivalent experience

5 years in Financial Analysis, Financial Operations or an operational or general management role within the company or similar industry with financial reporting responsibilities

2 years in a management role

Advance to expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Neat, clean, and professional appearance

Must have strong communication, leadership and organizational skills

Excellent analytical ability

Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills

Property management accounting experience is preferred but not required.

Parking industry experience is preferred but not required.

Skills :

Ability to seek improvement and create an environment of idea sharing and creative problem solving.

Ability to be approachable and facilitate coaching conversations with employees and managers.

Ability to mitigate and lead others to overcome challenges (Never Ever Give Up Attitude).

Ability to encourage open expression of ideas and opinions.

Ability to work independently and multi-task.

Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with all levels of the organization.

Ability to interpret policies, procedures, and standard business practices.

Demonstrates a sense of urgency and timeliness.

Physical Demands :

Willingness to work in the elements – heat, wind, snow, rain, etc.

Ability to lift, push and pull at least 10lbs.

Ability to stand, walk and run for extended periods of time.

Ability to bend, stoop, squat and lift frequently throughout a shift.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential duties / functions.

FLSA Status : Exempt

LAZ Parking is an equal opportunity employer. In all our employment practices, including hiring, we are firmly committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetics, Vietnam era, special disabled, recently separated and other protected veterans, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. No question in our application process is used for the process of limiting or excluding any applicant's consideration for employment on such grounds.

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