REGION BUSINESS MANAGER

Balfour Beatty US•Wilmington, NC

About The Position

The Regional Business Manager will manage/assist the Project finance teams in ensuring proper accounting procedures are followed and the project is being reported correctly. Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business. Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY). Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
5-10 years of financial management experience.
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Ability to collect and assemble data for the development of financial reports.
Ability to analyze complex information and formulate decisions.
Knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting methods.
Ability to communicate effectively with operations.
Strong PC skills and software proficiency.
Strong managerial/leadership skills.
Budgeting and financial analysis skills.
Equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of 3 years experience in the engineering, construction or manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities

Manage/assist the Project finance teams in ensuring proper accounting procedures are followed and the project is being reported correctly.
Hiring, training and management of the project business team for multiple projects.
Maintaining the financial records of the project in accordance with BBII Standard Operating Procedures and GAAP, as well as all support functions (e.g., invoicing, preparation of reports, etc.).
Providing monthly financial reports to Divisional and Corporate Management.
Assisting operational team in preparing detailed Project forecasts including overhead cost / revenue forecasts.
Maintaining a control environment consistent with BBII SOP’s cash forecasting and management.
Train, Manage the site business teams.
Perform responsibilities in a “Hands-on” team environment.
Oversee the preparation, evaluation, and accuracy of budgets and other financial operating reports.
Responsible for the preparation and accuracy of reports that summarize and forecast the financial position in regard to income and expenses and budget versus actual performance.
Monitor and report actual results vs. key business performance indicators.
Provide management with continuous improvement plans to sustain and drive improvements throughout the business.
Analyze financial reports for variances from forecasted, budgeted, and benchmarked performance and provide recommendations to management team.
Review operating expenses and provide recommendation to management on ideas for cost reductions and lead a monthly SG&A review process.
Other duties as assigned by the Project Manager/Division Controller.