Finance Controller

Finance Controller

Location: Lenexa, KS, US Job Level: Senior Level Department: Operational Finance Market: Industrial Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview: The Finance Controller serves as the CFO and trusted advisor to Operations Managers and Executive Management, playing a critical leadership role in shaping the financial direction and operational success of the organization. This role is the cornerstone of our finance and accounting functions, ensuring that our business decisions are grounded in accurate, timely, and strategic financial insight. You will be accountable for the integrity, accuracy, and clarity of all financial reporting, while developing and maintaining internal controls and procedures that promote financial discipline and operational efficiency. This position partners closely with senior leadership to provide insightful analysis and forward-looking guidance to support key business objectives. As a strategic leader, you will monitor and influence operational strategies, help identify opportunities for growth and cost optimization, and serve as the primary point of contact for operational support teams and joint venture partners, ensuring clear visibility into project financial health. In addition to financial stewardship, this role is responsible for recruiting, mentoring, and developing top finance talent, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and high performance.

Responsibilities:

• Lead cost planning, forecasting, and financial control across all phases of the data center construction lifecycle.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project budgets, forecasts, and cost reports for the entire project
• Oversee the Prime contract from the financial perspective, as well as the sub-contracts
• Lead cost control strategies across procurement, subcontractor management, and change orders
• Analyze financial performance and provide actionable insights to executive leadership
• Oversee monthly cost reporting, cash flow projections, and variance analysis
• Collaborate with construction managers, schedulers, and estimators to align financial and operational goals
• Ensure compliance with corporate financial policies and regulatory standards
• Support contract negotiations and commercial risk assessments
• Analyzes and effectively communicates financial results of the project to upper level management
• Manages the division of responsibilities and communication between various project & home office departments
• Drives continuous improvement throughout the organization and is a proponent for positive change
• Effectively utilizes the right data, reports, and tools for risk analysis and benchmarking
• Reviews all project and estimate cash flows, contract terms, and change orders in detail for financial risks and opportunities
• Recognizes when and who to escalate specific conversations/issues
• Substantiates, and reconciles all financial reports monthly and annually
• Creates an inviting workplace that motivates and challenges each team member to achieve career goals and strive for opportunities
• Understands the needs of the organization, aims to bring in high quality talent, and continually develops team members through critical conversations and performance reviews
• Monitors results of new processes, trouble-shoots failures and issues, and presents solutions to unsolicited problems

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, and/or an equivalent degree is required
• A minimum of 10 years of financial/data analysis or public accounting experience supporting construction projects
• Proficient with financial analysis/controls on Data Center or or similar, large scale EPC project
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, proficiency with cost management and related software, data analysis and dashboard reporting
• Effective communication (both oral and written), organization, and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational, problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to balance multiple tasks and responsibilities
• High level of professionalism and standards
• Must be able to freely access all parts of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments
• Travel daily to and/or relocate to your assigned project, for duration of project.
• Ability to work in United States without sponsorship, both now and in the future
• Certified Cost Professional (CCP), Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or PMP certifications preferred

Working Conditions: Regular, reliable attendance Work productively and meet deadlines timely Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment. Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies. Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required. May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that's among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.