Regional Controller – Central Region

About the role

Tarkett Sports Construction Central is seeking a Regional Controller – Central Region to support our team. This role reports directly to the Director of Finance – Design & Construction and serves as a key financial leader supporting multiple entities across the Central Region.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting operations across multiple Central Region entities.
• Ensure the integrity of the general ledger and financial reporting structure, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, accruals, leases, loans, payroll, and intercompany transactions.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including financial statement preparation, Work-in-Progress (WIP) analysis, journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting deliverables.
• Manage trial balance uploads into corporate consolidation systems, ensuring data integrity, completeness, and timely submission.
• Review and approve monthly bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Oversee payroll processing, tax filings, unemployment claims, garnishments, retirement plan administration, and fixed asset accounting.
• Ensure project accounting accurately reflects percentage-of-completion accounting, revenue recognition, WIP schedules, retainage, accruals, and over/under billings.
• Partner with Project Managers to ensure project costs, billings, and financial performance accurately reflect project status and minimize financial risk.
• Ensure compliance with Tarkett Group accounting policies, internal controls, and financial reporting requirements across all Central Region entities.
• Maintain audit readiness and strengthen internal control processes throughout the region.
• Serve as the primary liaison for internal and external auditors.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial and operational risks.
• Partner with the Director of Finance – Design & Construction to identify opportunities for process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement.
• Improve the efficiency of month-end close and reporting processes through technology and best practices.
• Champion consistent accounting, billing, and reporting procedures across all regional entities.
• Drive operational excellence by reducing manual processes, improving reporting accuracy, and strengthening financial controls.
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting activities in partnership with finance leadership and local accounting teams.
• Monitor cash flow, working capital, and key financial performance indicators across the region.
• Provide financial analysis, insights, and recommendations that support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Aid in ad hoc financial reporting, special projects, and business initiatives as the organization continues to grow.
• Lead, mentor, and develop regional finance team members.
• Establish performance expectations and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support employee development through coaching, training, and knowledge sharing.
• Promote consistency in accounting practices and financial processes across all Central Region locations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation required.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• At least 3 years of leadership experience within construction, project-based, or similar industries.
• Experience supporting multi-entity operations and geographically dispersed teams strongly preferred.
• Experience managing project accounting, financial reporting, and operational accounting functions.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with ERP and financial management systems such as Sage, Foundation, QuickBooks, or similar platforms.
• Experience with Power BI or other business intelligence tools is preferred.
• Experience working within multi-entity reporting and consolidation environments.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Comprehensive knowledge of construction accounting, including: Percentage-of-completion accounting, Work-in-Progress (WIP) reporting, Contract accounting, Revenue recognition, Over/under billings.
• Knowledge of internal controls, audit processes, and multi-jurisdiction regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and develop geographically dispersed finance teams.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial information into actionable business insights.
• Ability to balance strategic financial leadership with day-to-day operational execution.

Skills

• Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• ERP and financial management system experience (Sage, Foundation, QuickBooks).
• Power BI or other business intelligence tool experience.
• Experience with multi-entity reporting and consolidation environments.
• Construction accounting expertise (percentage-of-completion, WIP, contract accounting, revenue recognition, over/under billings).
• Internal controls and audit processes knowledge.

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package including a matching retirement savings plan, paid time off, and additional offerings may apply and will be discussed during the hiring process.

Pay

The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This role follows a hybrid schedule based out of the Lee's Summit, MO office with frequent travel to Kansas City, MO and Texas to fulfill regional duties.