Regional Finance Director
Korn Ferry, Denver, CO, United States
Korn Ferry has partnered with our client on their search for the role, Regional Finance Director
Position Overview
A leading, private, multi-location services organization is seeking an accomplished and highly motivated Regional Finance Director to oversee financial operations for a key U.S. region. This role supports a portfolio of operating businesses representing $100M+ in revenue , with expected rapid expansion driven by organic growth and acquisitions. The Regional Finance Director will act as a strategic finance partner to regional leadership , ensuring accurate reporting, strong internal controls, operational efficiency, and alignment with corporate objectives. This individual will report to senior finance leadership and collaborate closely with both corporate and field-based teams.
Company Overview (Confidential)
The organization is a market-leading, national platform in a project-based services industry, operating through a network of local business units across the United States. The company has achieved significant scale through a combination of organic growth and strategic acquisitions , generating over $1B+ in annual revenue . Its operating model blends centralized financial discipline with entrepreneurial local operations , supporting long-standing customer relationships across commercial and industrial end markets. The company is known for its commitment to quality, safety, and operational excellence , and continues to expand its geographic footprint.
Key Responsibilities
Regional Financial Leadership
- Lead financial oversight for a multi-entity regional portfolio
- Ensure accuracy of reporting and alignment with corporate standards
- Support regional growth and scalability initiatives
Business Performance Optimization
- Partner with operational leaders to drive profitability and efficiency
- Deliver actionable financial insights to support decision-making
Growth & Acquisition Integration
- Support financial diligence and modeling for acquisitions
- Lead post-acquisition integration of finance processes and systems
Risk & Compliance Management
- Establish and maintain strong internal controls
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and corporate requirements
Financial Systems & Process Improvement
- Standardize reporting and financial processes across locations
- Drive system enhancements to support scalability
Labor & Cost Oversight
- Oversee payroll accounting and labor cost management
- Ensure compliance with multi-state and union labor environments (as applicable)
Financial Oversight & Strategic Partnership
- Serve as a trusted advisor to regional and corporate stakeholders
- Maintain integrity of financial records and systems
Accounting & Reporting
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and corporate policies
- Oversee WIP and Percentage of Completion (POC) accounting
Acquisition Support
- Participate in diligence and integration efforts
- Align acquired entities to standardized financial practices
Process Improvement & Compliance
- Strengthen internal controls and financial policies
- Partner with audit, tax, and corporate finance teams
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead and develop regional finance teams
- Promote consistency and best practices across locations
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA preferred)
- 10+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience
- 5+ years of experience in project-based or construction-related accounting environments
- Experience in multi-entity, multi-location organizations
- Strong expertise in:
- GAAP and financial reporting
- Budgeting and forecasting
- WIP / POC accounting
- Payroll and labor cost structures
- Experience supporting M&A diligence and integration
- Advanced Excel and ERP system proficiency
- Proven leadership and team development experience
- Ability to travel (~25%)
Success Profile
The ideal candidate will be:
- A hands-on, strategic finance leader
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, acquisition-driven environment
- Skilled at bridging corporate finance and field operations
- Experienced in scaling processes across decentralized businesses