Region Finance Director

Baker Construction•Monroe, OH

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Achieve more in your career with the nation’s leading specialty concrete contractor. At Baker Construction, you’ll be part of a team that prioritizes people, invests in their development, and offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth. In this role, you’ll be integral to building the future of our country and our company. You’ll collaborate across diverse teams, have a hand in significant projects, and dive headfirst into complex challenges with the best in the industry. If you are driven to do more and have the grit to follow through, you’ll have everything you need to define your career on your terms. Make a meaningful impact with a team that values ambition and rewards initiative. Apply today and be more with Baker.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or construction mgmt from an accredited four-year college or university
at least 10 years’ experience with 5 years at a project-driven business including understanding of percentage of completion accounting
Experience supporting multiple locations and operating effectively within a matrix reporting structure
Worked in a business unit/region supporting operations while building awareness and acumen
Embraces latest technologies, inquisitive to determine appropriate application
ERP system experience required
Working knowledge of accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) including job cost and construction accounting principles & processes
Ability to lead, coach, and develop a team
Ability to communicate simply in both written and oral form sometimes complex financial concepts and data
Ability to challenge others when needed with judgement to know when to adjust
Ability to evaluate and prioritize tasks. Understands the time sensitive environment we operate in

Nice To Haves

working knowledge of the Vista System is a plus but not required
Experience creating, analyzing, and distributing Power BI reports utilizing multiple data sources preferred
CPA, MBA, and/or other advanced certification (CCFIP) a plus
Experience with Power BI reports utilizing multiple data sources is a plus

Responsibilities

Leads the annual financial planning process including targets, key drivers, and alignment with regional strategic and operational plans
Performs scenario planning based on market conditions, external factors, risks, opportunities, and required action plans
Manages quarterly forecast updates, including changes, risks, opportunities, and gap-closing plans
Work with project management team to assess project progress and results for accurate accounting and forecasting. Ensure change orders and contingencies are reported consistent to policy
Monitor progress billings, aged A/R, and initiate collection follow-up on slow pay accounts with Project Managers
Develops department-level spending plans aligned with strategic and operating plans
Maintains in-depth financial understanding of project results/forecasts, customer/segment performance trends, and spending to partner with Operations Leadership on any improvement plans
Delivers financial analysis with actionable insights across the markets, customers, segments, resource planning, and cost structure
Leads investment analysis to ensure strategic fit, ROI, and optimal capital allocation
Supports Operations Leadership on competitive analysis. This includes identifying insights to influence strategy, operations, and defense plans
Provides financial insights on pricing, project selection, and cash curve
Ensures financial targets and in-process project performance measures are effective and enabling optimal results
Manages the SGA Hourly Rate update process to ensure appropriate cost recovery and GAAP accuracy
Ensures appropriate internal controls and reporting of subsistence, truck/gas rent, T&E, contingencies, retention, T&M and govt jobs, etc.
Reviews estimate revisions (internal & external) to ensure job measures and financials are fully updated
Monitors project cashflow & over/under billings to ensure they are within the standard company guidelines; reports any discrepancies to leadership
Partners with Operations Manager on Project Engage & Review Audit process to understand performance progress and areas to improve
Leads management financial reporting against budget and prior periods, providing actionable insights at the department level. This includes ensuring clarity of performance trends and recommendations to improve results
Ensures cost code accuracy to facilitate quality analysis/reporting as well as follow GAAP standards
Supports month-end closing cycle: ensuring tie-out to Project Mgr. projections, understanding drivers on jobs over 100% to reset, evaluating accrued cost, etc.
Maintains deep understanding of Vista and Power BI systems as region superuser to support the functions as well as optimize analysis and reporting
Establishes and oversees implementation of accounting controls and procedures on a regional basis
Assists implement corporate change initiatives and acts as liaison between corporate accounting and operating regions
Conducts administrative functions of the department in accordance with Baker policies and applicable laws and regulations
Supervises direct reports to ensure that responsibilities, authority, and accountability are clearly defined and understood
Evaluates role performance and rewards professional development to encourage continuous learning