Regional Finance Director - Construction

The Quest Organization Inc; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Quest Organization Inc. is seeking a Finance Manager to lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and project cost analysis for a growing construction and restoration business in Cincinnati.

You will partner with leadership to drive financial performance and strategic insights that shape project decisions. Responsibilities include managing budgeting processes, monthly reporting, and cash flow while partnering with Operations to optimize labor efficiency and cost controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, construction management, business, or related field.
• 5-10 years of experience in a similar finance role or applicable precursor positions preferred.
• Experience within the construction industry strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and project/job cost analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budgeting and financial planning in partnership with company leadership.
• Prepare regular projections and forecasts of company and team financial results.
• Monitor SG&A and overhead costs and support cost control initiatives.
• Support controller-level responsibilities, including gathering, validating, and assisting with monthly financial statements.
• Provide reporting and analysis related to project performance, labor efficiency, and estimating history.
• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of job cost data.
• Manage accounting, reporting, and financial technology systems used to collect and communicate business data.
• Serve as a finance leader and advisor to leadership and Operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Leadership communication

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, Business, or related field

MBA

Tools

ERP/Financial software

Job description

Finance Manager

A growing construction and restoration organization is seeking a Finance Manager to join its team. The Finance Manager will play a key role in supporting the company's financial operations, including financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, project financial analysis, and overall financial performance. Experience in construction, accounting, finance, or a related industry is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Financial Planning & Forecasting
  • Lead annual budgeting and financial planning in partnership with company leadership
  • Prepare regular projections and forecasts of company and team financial results
  • Monitor SG&A and overhead costs and support overall cost control initiatives
• Financial Reporting & Analysis
  • Support Controller-level responsibilities, including gathering, validating, and assisting with monthly financial statements
  • Provide reporting and analysis related to project performance, labor efficiency, and estimating history
  • Maintain the integrity and accuracy of job cost data
  • Manage accounting, reporting, and financial technology systems used to collect and communicate business data
• Project & Operational Financial Leadership
  • Serve as a finance leader, thought partner, and advisor to leadership and Operations
  • Partner with Operations to identify, communicate, and mitigate project and business risks as early as possible
  • Support cash management activities, including monitoring company cash position, collections, and vendor payments
  • Identify opportunities to improve labor efficiency, operational costs, and administrative processes
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives across financial and operational functions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, Business, or a related field
• 5-10 years of experience in a similar finance role or applicable precursor positions preferred
• Experience within the construction industry strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and project/job cost analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to partner effectively with Operations and senior leadership
• MBA is a plus
• Occasional travel required