• Regional Controller

    Robert Half Finance & Accounting (Lakewood, CO)


    Description

    Robert Half is supporting the recruiting efforts of a company in the engineering industry to find a Regional Controller (bilingual). This is a full time, permanent position in Denver West. It is in office, and is paying $100-155k. Additional information and job requirements are below. For a full job description with company information, and for immediate consideration, please email your resume to Morgan.Racicot(at symbol) roberthalf (dotcom) today … or your Robert Half recruiter if you have one!!

     

    As the Regional Controller, you will oversee accounting operations, financial planning, and internal controls for the U.S. and LATAM regions. You’ll manage a small team initially, with future growth expected, and collaborate closely with global finance leadership. The ideal candidate will be a CPA who is bilingual in Spanish, experienced in multinational operations, and comfortable working in a professional services or project-based environment.

    Key Responsibilities

    + Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, internal policies, and regional accounting standards

    + Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes for multiple entities

    + Oversee general ledger accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, and transactional processing

    + Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial analyses for global consolidation

    + Manage and develop regional Finance & Administration staff in the U.S., Chile, and Peru

    + Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling processes

    + Approve and control expenditures, monitor cash flow, and oversee banking relationships

    + Partner with operations to analyze financial performance and project profitability

    + Coordinate external audits and support compliance initiatives

    + Collaborate on ERP optimization and system integration projects

    + Lead process improvement and expansion efforts for new regions

    + Mentor team members and drive engagement and professional development initiatives

     

    Ideal Candidate Profile

     

    + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (Master’s preferred)

    + Active CPA (or international equivalent) required

    + 10+ years of accounting and finance experience; 3–5 years in a leadership or controller-level role

    + Bilingual in English and Spanish (written and verbal)

    + Experience working across international entities and multi-currency environments

    + Advanced proficiency in Excel and familiarity with ERP systems (Deltek or similar a plus)

    + Strong understanding of internal controls, compliance, and audit requirements

    + Service industry or project-based accounting experience preferred

    + Background in a consulting, engineering, or professional services environment a plus

    + Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills

    + Willingness to travel internationally (2–3 weeks for onboarding/training; periodic travel thereafter)

     

    If you’re a bilingual CPA with international experience and a passion for leading high-impact finance teams, Robert Half would love to connect with you.

     

    Apply today or reach out directly for a confidential conversation.

    Requirements

    Requirements

    + CPA or Bilingual in Spanish

    + 10+ total years accounting

    + 3+ years in a similar role (managing the close, reporting to parent company, international experience)

    + Willing to start very hands on

    Nice to have:

    + Deltek

    + Software transition experience

     

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