Regional Controller

Regional Financial Controller – Commercial Construction Location: Columbus, OH Salary: $160,000 - $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 Columbus, OH 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.

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.

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.

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