Regional Financial Controller

About Twelve

Twelve designs and builds the world’s most inspiring merchandise and packaging for the world’s most coveted brands. With deep expertise across global production, creative innovation, and sustainability, we turn bold ideas into elevated, high-impact realities. Our clients—ranging from luxury fashion and beauty to leading lifestyle brands—trust us to deliver unforgettable experiences through beautifully executed product and packaging.

Job Overview:

The U.S. Regional Controller is responsible for managing the U.S. financial operations. This role ensures compliance with U.S. GAAP, federal and state tax regulations, and internal policies, while providing accurate financial reporting, budgeting, and analysis to support strategic business decisions. The Regional Controller will leads and develops the local accounting team members.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee all accounting and finance operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and financial reporting. Ensure the accuracy and compliance of all transactions, including recording, reconciliation, and reporting.

Develop, implement, and monitor standardized monthly closing processes to ensure accurate, complete, and timely financial reporting, supporting management decision-making.

Ensure timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with U.S. GAAP, collaborating with external consultants as needed.

Oversee COGS and inventory-related reconciliations, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and appropriate period alignment in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Partner with FP&A to support margin and variance analysis, providing review, guidance, and hands-on support as needed to ensure continuity and data integrity.

Accountable for the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of the general ledger, including proper classification, cutoff, and reconciliation of all material accounts.

Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of financial data.

Manage regional budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis; provide actionable insights to improve profitability.

Maintain and monitor policies and procedures to ensure compliance with corporate standards and U.S. federal and state regulations.

Coordinate external audits, tax filings, and other regulatory reporting requirements.

Demonstrate a keen interest in understanding the company’s commercial strategy and goals, partnering with regional operations and sales teams to align financial management with business objectives.

Collaborate with the EMEA Controller to develop and implement consolidated financial policies and procedures to improve efficiency, mitigate risks, and optimize resource allocation.

Partner with the Director of Business Operations on treasury functions, including cash management, forecasting, and investment strategies.

Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.

Develop and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including investors, lenders, and regulatory authorities, to support business objectives and ensure compliance.

Lead, mentor, and develop regional finance team members to build a high-performing, collaborative finance organization.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred.

Minimum 10 years of progressive finance experience, including accounting and finance leadership from manufacturing or supplier-model company preferred.

Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, federal and state tax regulations, and financial reporting.

Proficiency with NetSuite ERP, MS Excel, and financial reporting tools.

Strong Excel skills, with experience working in complex, multi-tab models supporting reconciliations, variance analysis, and financial reporting.

Excellent analytical, leadership, and communication skills with strong attention to detail and high level of integrity.

Previous experience with intercompany transactions, M&A support, including due diligence, integration planning, and post-transaction reporting, a plus.

Ability to clearly and concisely communicate key findings and recommendations to senior leadership partners.

Strong business acumen with a keen interest in understanding commercial strategy and aligning financial management to business goals.

Excellent leadership and team collaboration skills.

What You Can Expect

Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life)

Mental Health Mondays: once a month our offices close globally (that's 12 additional days per year)

Generous Paid Time Off – Including your birthday, personal days, time-off around holidays.

Paid Parental Leave

Summer Fridays

Discretionary bonuses

Salary: $150-$170k depending on experience

Twelve Inc. is committed to building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and everyone is encouraged to apply. It is the policy of the Company to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, alienage or citizenship status, disability, or handicap, marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation, arrest record, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.