Business Controller

Regional Business Controller 
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL (on-site)

SNI Companies client in the industrial services industry is seeking a Regional Business Controller to oversee East Coast operations. Reporting to the CFO, this role is central to post-merger integration, financial reporting, and strategic growth initiatives.

The position requires a leader who can ensure accurate financials, strengthen systems, and connect finance with operations, while also delivering forward-looking analysis in a fast-paced environment.

This is a high-visibility role within a rapidly expanding organization. The company offers a results-driven, entrepreneurial culture where impact and innovation are recognized and rewarded.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial results for East Coast business units, including full accountability for accuracy of profit and loss reporting, balance sheet integrity, and compliance with investor expectations.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, producing clear reports that highlight risks and opportunities.
• Deliver recommendations to management on cost control, margin improvement, and resource allocation.
• Design and implement financial processes that support expansion and post-merger integration.
• Monitor key performance indicators and provide data-driven insight for investment and operational decisions.
• Support executive-level communication by preparing board presentations and investor updates.
• Work cross-functionally with operations, sales, and corporate finance teams to align financial results with strategic goals.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years in finance or accounting roles with direct experience in FP&A or controller positions.
• Prior involvement in private equity–owned companies, with exposure to investor reporting standards.
• Experience in industries such as marine, defense, power generation, or heavy industrial services.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or business; advanced degree or certifications (CPA, CFA, CMA) are preferred.
• Proven ability to improve financial performance through cost reduction, process improvements, and margin optimization.
• Strong analytical skills and financial modeling capabilities.
• Excellent communicator, comfortable presenting to senior executives and board members.
• Ability to perform in dynamic, high-pressure, post-merger environments.
• Exposure to managing finances across multiple entities and geographic locations.
• Background in preparing board-level and investor materials.
• Familiarity with ERP and business intelligence platforms such as Dynamics, Infor, or Power BI.
• A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to establish structure in evolving organizations.

Employee Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Retirement savings with company match
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company-funded life and disability coverage
• Annual incentive bonuses