SW Regional Controller

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build the unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities. Our teammates have an instinctive passion for innovating that is fueled by a relentless curiosity, a drive to employ lean practices and processes and the determination to find a better way. Through Zero Harm®, we are challenging the construction industry’s assumptions about safety. We believe that no level of harm should come to anyone as a result of our business.

Consistently ranked among the nation’s largest building contractors by Engineering News-Record, our US business is a subsidiary of London-based Balfour Beatty plc (LSE: BBY).

Our Benefits
Balfour Beatty offers employees a comprehensive compensation and benefit package:
Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Health Savings Account 
401(k) with company match
Paid time off     
Tuition Assistance
Employee Referral Bonus
And more!

Position Summary

The SW Regional Controller is a senior finance leader and key member of the Region Management Team, responsible for providing financial leadership, operational insight, and strong internal control oversight for the Region business unit. Partnering closely with senior regional leadership, project leadership, and corporate finance teams, this role ensures the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting, and supports effective budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and project performance reporting. The role also helps drive informed business decisions that improve financial results, strengthen compliance with BBII Standard Operating Procedures, and support the overall strategic and operational performance of the Region.

The Regional Controller is responsible for the financial management of the Region, including but not limited to:

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management Support for the Region

• Serve on the Regional leadership team, aiding in strategic decision-making
• Maintain the Regions financial records in accordance with BBII Standard Operating Procedures and IFRS accounting requirements
• Support project finance teams in managing AR, AP, and payroll
• Prepare and deliver monthly financial reports to Regional and Corporate Management
• Participate in monthly project reviews and quarterly EACs for all projects in the Region
• Maintain an accounting and financial reporting control environment consistent with BBII Standard Operating Procedures and the Group Finance Manual
• Develop detailed project and division overhead cost and revenue forecasts
• Manage cash forecasting processes and regional cash flow
• Coordinate with and represent the Region in internal, external, and government audits
• Maintain a detailed understanding of all projects and operations within the regional portfolio

Lead Team

• Hire, train, mentor and develop qualified, motivated staff
• Work effectively in a hands-on, team-oriented environment
• Oversee all regional and project accounting staff

Additional Responsibilities

• Oversee, prepare, and review reports that summarize and forecast financial performance, including income, expenses, and budget-versus-actual results, and provide both insight and recommendations to leadership to optimize strategies and outcomes
• Monitor and report actual results against both forecast and key business performance indicators, and provide management with strategies and continuous improvement plans to sustain, drive, and optimize performance across the business
• Review operating expenses, recommend cost efficiency opportunities, and lead the monthly SG&A review process
• Review the financial aspects of major bids, including equipment purchase or lease analysis, projected cash flow, insurance, and indirect taxes

• Contribute to the development, evaluation, and periodic updating of the Region’s strategic plan by providing financial analysis, forecasting insight, risk assessment, and performance recommendations that support long-term business objectives

• Attend quarterly Cost to Complete meetings for all active internal projects
• Attend joint venture board meetings as applicable
• Maintain strong working relationships with joint venture accounting staff and management
• Support the tax department in the annual property tax renditions and/or indirect tax trainings and audits
• Review and approve all check edits before payment
• Review and approve all payroll edits before posting
• Produce a weekly 13-week rolling cash forecast report
• Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are completed monthly
• Perform other duties as assigned by the CFO

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• CPA Preferred
• Minimum 10 years of financial management experience, with at least 5 years preferred in the engineering, construction, or professional services industry

• Demonstrated ability to perform the key responsibilities of the role through relevant education and experience

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards or US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Ability to gather and organize data for financial reporting
• Ability to analyze complex information and formulate sound financial decisions.
• Knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting methods
• Effective communication skills for working with operations teams
• Strong computer and software proficiency
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Proven budgeting and financial analysis skills
• Strong Excel-based analytics skill set, including the ability to develop, maintain, and interpret complex financial models, reports, and data analyses
• Experience with JD Edwards or similar ERP system preferred

• Financial leadership and technical accounting expertise, Regional and Divisional financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and internal controls
• Business partnership and operational acumen, with the ability to translate financial results into clear insights, recommendations, and actions for finance teams and both regional and project leadership
• Analytical thinking and decision support, including the ability to evaluate complex project, overhead, cash flow, and performance data and identify risks, trends, and improvement opportunities
• Integrity, accuracy, and accountability in maintaining reliable financial records and supporting a strong compliance and control environment
• Leadership and team development skills, including the ability to hire, coach, develop, and retain qualified finance and accounting staff across regional and project teams
• Communication and influence, with the ability to present financial information clearly to operations, regional leadership, corporate management, auditors, and joint venture partners
• Process improvement mindset, with a focus on strengthening financial processes, improving reporting quality, enhancing controls, automation, and supporting consistent application of BBII procedures
• Collaboration, professionalism, and adaptability in a hands-on, deadline-driven environment with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities

Working Conditions

• Office Environment
• Ability to wear required PPE (hard hat, safety boots, high-visibility vest, gloves, fall protection, and respirators) if required

• Some travel required to Regional offices, project sites, and less frequently to other BB offices

Balfour Beatty is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes the value of a diverse workforce. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state or local law.