Regional Financial Controller

Bright Minds; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 165,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Paid For Benefits

Job summary

A leading construction firm is hiring a Regional Financial Controller to oversee financial operations for large-scale electrical projects in the Kansas City area. This role demands over 5 years of relevant experience and proficiency in construction accounting and ERP systems. The right candidate will be responsible for financial reporting, variance analyses, and compliance management, ensuring project profitability and integrity throughout its lifecycle. This position offers a competitive salary of $165,000 - $180,000 plus full benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Controller for large electrical or infrastructure construction projects.
• Deep understanding of construction accounting, including WIP and percent-complete revenue recognition.
• Direct experience in electrical or construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee regional financial operations for high-impact construction projects.
• Monitor labor, materials, and subcontractor costs.
• Deliver accurate Work-in-Progress reports and variance analyses.
• Manage change orders and uphold compliance with audit-ready documentation.

Skills

Construction accounting

Job costing

Financial analysis

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Viewpoint Vista

Sage 300 CRE

CMiC

Procore

Job description

Overview

Regional Financial Controller – Commercial Construction

Location: Lenexa, KS (Kansas City Metro)

Salary: $165,000 - $180,000 + 100% Paid For Benefits

Bright Minds is searching for a Regional Financial Controller to help shape the financial success for our industry leading client’s complex construction initiatives in the Kansas City, KS area. This role is tailor-made for a numbers-savvy, results-driven leader who thrives at the intersection of finance, operations, and construction.

In this role, you'll oversee regional financial operations and be the financial backbone of high-impact electrical construction projects, ensuring profitability, compliance, and clarity at every phase. From Work-in-Progress (WIP) reports to revenue recognition and change order management, you’ll partner closely with Project Managers to drive accurate, actionable insights that guide business decisions.

Responsibilities

As a Regional Controller, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive financial oversight and analysis across large-scale electrical construction projects. This includes monitoring labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs, delivering accurate Work-in-Progress (WIP) reports, variance analyses, and cost-to-complete forecasts. You'll collaborate closely with field teams to develop and update project budgets, ensuring forecasts reflect current performance and any scope changes. You'll lead monthly progress billings (AIA G702/G703) and ensure revenue recognition aligns with project milestones and accounting standards. You’ll also manage change orders by tracking their status and financial impact, and you'll uphold compliance by maintaining audit-ready documentation and supporting internal controls, contract terms, and insurance requirements.

Qualifications

Requirements for the Regional Financial Controller:

• 5+ years of experience as a Controller for large electrical or infrastructure construction projects.
• Deep understanding of construction accounting, including WIP, percent-complete revenue recognition, and job costing.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Direct experience in electrical or construction projects.
• Proficiency with construction ERP systems like Viewpoint Vista, Sage 300 CRE, CMiC, or Procore.
• Familiarity with union labor costing and AIA billing formats is desired.

For immediate consideration, please send updated MS Word resume to: [e-mail].