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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