Req ID: 5721
Travel: Up to 25%
Number of Openings: 1 

 

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.

Summary

The Regional Financial Manager provides leadership for all regional accounting and financial matters which includes but is not limited to working with Burg and project teams to assess project progress and results, monitor and adjust critical project activities, conduct regional financial review and analysis, and similar functions.

Roles and Responsibilities

The Regional Financial Manager will perform the following duties in a safe, productive, and effective manner:

Works with “Burg” Managers to develop an annual business plan and associated budget Tracks and analyzes the budget on a monthly basis  Monitors budget activity throughout the course of a project Works with project management team to assess project progress and results Monitors and reports bi-weekly on “suspect” projects Visits projects for the purpose of coaching and mentoring Project Managers as to the use and benefits of Vista ERP system, as well as the use of the long form and short form financial reports   Communicates on a regular basis with Project Managers to track, monitor and adjust critical project activities Completes and distributes monthly financial statements (Budget–to–Actual Variance) to department heads in order to improve accountability    Oversees the preparation of the Operations Reports, a monthly project-by-project status report forecasting anticipated cost-to-complete  Reviews the WIP report  Monitors aged A/R and initiates collection follow-up on slow pay accounts with Project Managers Conducts onsite, in depth, internal audit project reviews Manages the Transition process to ensure a successful transition from estimating to operations Manages the Post Review process to ensure a successful learning process Writes field checks  Approves expense reports  Approves invoices  Adheres to and performs to the Job Management Process (JMP) Tracks administrative issue logs, project issues logs, and nonconformance log Establishes and oversees implementation of accounting controls and procedures on a regional basis. Acts as liaison between corporate accounting and operating regions  Helps implement and affect corporate change initiatives.  Develops procedures to ensure efficient administration of projects Carries out administrative functions of the department in accordance with Baker policies and applicable laws and regulations Requirements Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; and 10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. CPA and/or Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP) sponsored by the CFMA, a plus. The following competencies are needed to successfully perform this job: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret Accounting Technical Pronouncements, business-related periodicals, journals, and government regulations  Knowledgeable in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), specifically as pertains to construction contractors  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures  Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form  Ability to communicate complex financial concepts and data in both written and oral form Must possess oral and written communication skills commensurate with the task of presenting complex financial concepts and data in a clear and concise manner to senior management groups of managers, clients, customers, and co-workers Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables Understanding of Cost Accounting  Working knowledge of the Viewpoint Vista system  Ability to attain working proficiency with computers and Microsoft software programs such as Word, Excel, and Access   Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups Must possess strong customer service skills.  Ability to evaluate strengths and weaknesses of fellow co-workers  Ability to define problems, collect information, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions  Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists  Ability to understand the correlation between individual job success to region success and overall organizational success  Must possess working knowledge of contracts, specifications, drawings, and scope of work  Ability to understand the inter-relationship between operations, cost control, accounts payables, and accounts receivables 

At Baker Construction, we welcome those who are driven to make things happen. Your tenacity will be rewarded with great pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities to make your mark. This is an opportunity to own your future while working alongside co-workers who are united in our purpose to build better structures and better lives. Go further with an industry leader that puts people first, honors its word, and has the grit to achieve greatness.

 

Baker is an EOE Disability/Veterans Employer.

 

Applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities who require a reasonable accommodation for any or part of the application process may make their requests known by emailing hrtech@sharedservices.cc or calling 1-513-539-4000 and asking for HR.