Regional Finance Leader - Construction

Regional Finance Leader – Construction

Location: Bloomington, MN (Hybrid)

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a large, well-established construction organization to identify a Regional Finance Leader to support one of the largest and fastest-growing segments of the business .

This is a high-impact, business-facing finance leadership role with full ownership of regional financial performance and direct partnership with operations. The organization is entering a key leadership transition and modernization phase , creating a unique opportunity to step into a visible role and help shape the future of finance.

About the Company

Our client is a national construction management and general contracting firm with a long-standing reputation for quality, collaboration, and stability.

• ~$2.5B in annual revenue
• 800+ employees nationwide
• Strong Midwest roots with national reach
• Diverse project portfolio including commercial, healthcare, education, multifamily, and mission-critical/data center projects

The organization is known for its long-tenured leadership, relationship-driven culture, and consistent growth , and is currently undergoing a thoughtful leadership transition.

Position Overview

This is not a traditional Controller role .

The Regional Finance Leader serves as the financial partner to the business , acting as the right hand to the Regional VP and owning all financial operations across the region. This role sits at the intersection of finance and operations , with responsibility for:

• Regional P&L and Balance Sheet
• Financial performance across projects
• Budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
• Risk evaluation and contract support

You will be deeply embedded with project teams, helping drive profitability, accountability, and financial discipline .

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all regional financial operations, ensuring strong controls, accuracy, and compliance
• Own budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting
• Oversee and analyze:
  • Job costing
  • WIP / percentage-of-completion accounting
  • Project forecasting and margin performance
• Partner with Regional VP and project teams to maximize project profitability
• Evaluate financial risk on new work, including contracts and exposure
• Manage subcontractor financial relationships, payments, and risk
• Serve as liaison to sureties and oversee bonding-related processes
• Support regional tax compliance and regulatory requirements
• Lead, develop, and scale the regional finance team
• Drive process improvements, automation, and financial system enhancements

What We’re Looking For

• 8–15+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience
• Strong background in construction or AEC industry (required)
• Deep expertise in:
  • Job costing
  • WIP / % of completion accounting
  • Project-based forecasting
• Proven ability to partner with and influence operational leadership
• Strong financial acumen across both P&L and balance sheet
• Leadership experience with ability to develop teams
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and business judgment

Preferred Background

• CPA certification
• Experience in high-growth or complex project-based environments
• Exposure to:
  • Surety relationships / bonding
  • Contract review and risk management
• Experience driving process improvement or finance transformation initiatives

Why This Opportunity

• True operational finance leadership role embedded in the business
• High visibility with senior leadership (CFO, CEO, Regional VP)
• Opportunity to support a high-growth segment (data centers)
• Play a key role during a leadership transition and finance transformation
• Ability to drive structure, process improvement, and modernization
• Long-term growth potential within a stable, growing organization

Compensation

• Base salary: $170,000 – $210,000
• Target bonus: 30% (historically strong payout)
• Comprehensive benefits package

Work Environment

• Hybrid role based in Minneapolis, MN
• Highly collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Strong interaction with operations, project teams, and executive leadership

If you’re a construction finance leader who thrives in a business-facing role and enjoys driving performance, influencing operations, and building structure in a growing environment, this is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

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