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.

For immediate consideration, please send updated MS Word resume to : jelmaasarani@hirebrightminds.com.