Region Finance Director - SS Baker Construction United States, Florida, Fort Lauderdale 5555 Anglers Avenue (Show on map) Sep 22, 2026 Region Finance Director -

SS Company Name:

Baker Construction Enterprises Inc Location:

Fort Lauderdale, FL, US, 33312

Req ID:

8380

Travel:

Up to 15%

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 Finance Leader for the Regional President and leadership team, providing financial management, insights, and decision support to deliver thestrategy and objectives. Reports to the CFO. Can be located in the Cincinnati, OH or the Fort Lauderdale, FL. office. Roles and Responsibilities Financial Planning Leads the annual financial planning process including targets, key drivers, and alignment with regional strategic and operational plans

Performs scenario planning based on market conditions, external factors, risks, opportunities, and required action plans

Manages quarterly forecast updates, including changes, risks, opportunities, and gap-closing plans

Work with project management team to assess project progress and results for accurate accounting and forecasting. Ensure change orders and contingencies are reported consistent to policy

Monitor progress billings, aged A/R, and initiate collection follow-up on slow pay accounts with Project Managers

Develops department-level spending plans aligned with strategic and operating plans Financial Analysis Maintains in-depth financial understanding of project results/forecasts, customer/segment performance trends, and spending to partner with Operations Leadership on any improvement plans

Delivers financial analysis with actionable insights across the markets, customers, segments, resource planning, and cost structure

Leads investment analysis to ensure strategic fit, ROI, and optimal capital allocation

Supports Operations Leadership on competitive analysis. This includes identifying insights to influence strategy, operations, and defense plans Project Financial Leadership Provides financial insights on pricing, project selection, and cash curve

Ensures financial targets and in-process project performance measures are effective and enabling optimal results

Manages the SGA Hourly Rate update process to ensure appropriate cost recovery and GAAP accuracy

Ensures appropriate internal controls and reporting of subsistence, truck/gas rent, T&E, contingencies, retention, T&M and govt jobs, etc.

Reviews estimate revisions (internal & external) to ensure job measures and financials are fully updated

Monitors project cashflow & over/under billings to ensure they are within the standard company guidelines; reports any discrepancies to leadership

Partners with Operations Manager on Project Engage & Review Audit process to understand performance progress and areas to improve Reporting Leads management financial reporting against budget and prior periods, providing actionable insights at the department level. This includes ensuring clarity of performance trends and recommendations to improve results

Ensures cost code accuracy to facilitate quality analysis/reporting as well as follow GAAP standards

Supports month-end closing cycle: ensuring tie-out to Project Mgr. projections, understanding drivers on jobs over 100% to reset, evaluating accrued cost, etc.

Maintains deep understanding of Vista and Power BI systems as region superuser to support the functions as well as optimize analysis and reporting Admin Financial Leadership Establishes and oversees implementation of accounting controls and procedures on a regional basis

Assists implement corporate change initiatives and acts as liaison between corporate accounting and operating regions

Conducts administrative functions of the department in accordance with Baker policies and applicable laws and regulations Oversees Staff Supervises direct reports to ensure that responsibilities, authority, and accountability are clearly defined and understood

Evaluates role performance and rewards professional development to encourage continuous learning Requirements Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or construction mgmt from an accredited four-year college or university; at least 10 years' experience with 5 years at a project-driven business including understanding of percentage of completion accounting

Experience supporting multiple locations and operating effectively within a matrix reporting structure

Worked in a business unit/region supporting operations while building awareness and acumen

Embraces latest technologies, inquisitive to determine appropriate application

ERP system experience required; working knowledge of the Vista System is a plus but not required

Experience creating, analyzing, and distributing Power BI reports utilizing multiple data sources preferred

Working knowledge of accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") including job cost and construction accounting principles & processes

CPA, MBA, and/or other advanced certification (CCFIP) a plus The following competencies are needed to successfully perform this job: Ability to lead, coach, and develop a team

Ability to communicate simply in both written and oral form sometimes complex financial concepts and data

Ability to challenge others when needed with judgement to know when to adjust

Ability to evaluate and prioritize tasks. Understands the time sensitive environment we operate in

Experience with Power BI reports utilizing multiple data sources is a plus 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.

Nearest Major Market:

Fort Lauderdale Nearest Secondary Market:

Miami