Hybrid Regional Controller en Maxim Crane Works, L.P.

The Regional Controller is a hands-on, in-office role based at one of our Houston-area branches (Houston, Baytown, or Freeport). This role partners closely with the Regional Vice President, Sales & Marketing Director, HR Director, and the regional operating team, providing financial leadership across FP&A, reporting, and accounting.

We are seeking a self-starter with strong expertise in finance and accounting who can combine strategic insight with day-to-day execution.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead variance analysis and evaluate trends to identify risks and opportunities.
• Forecast revenue and EBITDA using market demand, backlog, and costs.
• Build connected financial plans and long-range strategic forecasts aligned with regional goals.

Accounting Oversight

• Lead month-end close and ensure accurate, timely reporting.
• Partner with payroll, AR, Credit, and Collections to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain internal controls and assist with contracts, insurance, compliance, and regional inventory.

Leadership & Partnership

• Align financial performance with regional operational strategy.
• Build strong relationships with regional leaders and communicate key financial insights.
• Manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA/MBA preferred).
• 7+ years of finance/accounting experience with FP&A and month-end close expertise.
• Experience in construction, equipment rentals, or related industries preferred.

Skills & Tools

• Strong analytical, budgeting, and forecasting skills.
• Proficiency in JD Edwards, Salesforce, Power BI, Looker, or similar platforms.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, use hands to finger; handle or feel; and kneel; crouch; or crawl; and talk; or hear; push and/or pull; reach; climb; bend and/or stoop. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. The position also requires regular travel throughout the assigned region(s).

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of an office job. Little to no physical effort required; sitting, standing, walking, typing, and answering phones are regular actions performed in this role. Occasional exposure to physical risk, work is normally performed in a typical interior office work environment. However, due to the frequent travel and visits to customer work sites, the employee maybe exposed to outside weather conditions and to exposed moving mechanical parts.

Maxim is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on their race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin or ancestry, age, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information or veteran status, as those terms are defined under applicable laws, or any other characteristic protected by law