Regional Accounting Manager

The Larson Group Peterbilt is looking for an experienced Regional Accounting Manager to join our dynamic team. This individual is responsible for providing strategic financial leadership and operational accounting oversight for a multi-location dealership region. This role ensures the integrity of financial reporting, drives standardization of accounting practices, strengthens internal controls, and service as a key business partner to regional and dealership leadership. The Regional Accounting Manager leads a team of Accounting Managers and Accounting professionals to deliver accurate financial information, actionable insights and strong fiscal governance to support business growth and profitability. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting knowledge with a hands-on leadership style and thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

What We Offer:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Basic Life
• 401K with Employer Contribution
• Bi-weekly Pay Schedule
• Opportunity for Advancement and Career Development

Responsibilities

• Provide overall accounting leadership and financial oversight for 10 dealership locations across three states, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, financial schedules, and supporting documentation to ensure completeness, accuracy, and adherence to accounting standards and internal policies.
• Drive consistency in accounting policies, procedures, and controls across all locations within the region while ensuring alignment with corporate accounting standards and best practices.
• Serve as a trusted financial business partner to the Regional Vice President, General Managers, department leaders, and corporate management by providing financial insight, operational guidance, and performance analysis.
• Analyze financial results, identify trends, investigate variances, and provide actionable recommendations to improve operational and financial performance.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a team of Accounting Managers and accounting staff located throughout the region, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
• Build strong partnerships with operational and corporate stakeholders to enhance communication, improve financial processes, and support business objectives.
• Oversee the timely review, reconciliation, and posting of truck sales transactions, ensuring compliance with company standards.
• Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across the region, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting and reconciliation of all general ledger accounts
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support regional and corporate business objectives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize competing responsibilities, manage multiple deadlines, and deliver high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly present financial information, business insights, and accounting concepts to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, ensuring the integrity of financial data, reporting, and compliance requirements.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership responsibilities within a multi-location or multi-entity organization.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Proven experience leading, developing, and mentoring accounting professionals, with a demonstrated ability to build high-performing teams and foster employee growth and engagement.
• Ability to build effective relationships and collaborate across all levels of the organization while serving as a trusted business partner to operational and executive leadership.
• Demonstrated commitment to professionalism, integrity, confidentiality, and sound financial stewardship.
• Must successfully pass all pre-employment screenings, including background check and drug screening requirements.