Regional Finance Director

Your Role

As the Regional Finance Director – South Central you will lead financial strategy, operations, and performance management across Gensler’s South Central Region (SCR). You will act as a trusted strategic partner to regional and local leadership, driving profitability and business performance, strengthening financial discipline, and enabling sustainable growth in a dynamic, project-based environment. The role offers a unique opportunity for a high-potential finance leader to expand beyond traditional finance into broader operational leadership within a leading global professional services firm.

What You Will Do

• Strategic Business Partnership
  • Serve as a strategic financial advisor to leadership, including Office Managing Directors and Studio Leaders, driving decisions that maximize profitability while enabling sustainable growth and targeted investments
  • Provide forward-looking financial insights, scenario analysis and performance diagnostics to optimize profitability and support growth
  • Contribute to development and execution of strategic plans, budgets and forecasting, and performance targets
  • Partner with SCR Regional Operating Officer on financial planning and business performance
• Financial & Commercial Leadership
  • Lead all aspects of financial management across SCR, including project accounting and revenue recognition, budgeting and forecasting, P&L and Balance Sheet oversight, cash flow and AR management
  • Drive improvements in project profitability
  • Provide commercial guidance on commercial terms and fee structures in contracts
  • Ensure full compliance with tax and regulatory requirements, as well as firm policies and procedures
• Performance Management & Operational Excellence
  • Monitor key financial and operational metrics across offices and studios
  • Drive operational consistency, financial discipline and process standardization
  • Identify and execute continuous process improvement initiatives across finance operations
  • Support execution of firmwide systems, tools, and operational initiatives
• Leadership & Team Development
  • Lead, develop, and mentor the finance team including Accounting Manager and Project Accountants
  • Build a high-performing, accountable, collaborative and inclusive team culture
  • Strengthen finance capabilities in project accounting, analytics, and business partnering
  • Coach non-financial leaders on financial management and commercial acumen and profitability drivers
  • Partner cross-functionally with HR, IT, facilities, marketing and design technology teams
• Regional & Global Engagement
  • Build strong relationships across SCR and global finance communities
  • Participate actively in regional and global initiatives
  • Develop best practices and lead knowledge sharing

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required
• 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, preferably within a global or multi-office professional services firm
• Proven experience leading finance operations across multiple locations
• Deep understanding of local business environments including regulatory, labor, tax, compliance, risk, and operational complexity
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and influence senior stakeholders and drive business outcomes
• Experience managing complexity, ambiguity, and growth environments
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Willingness and ability to travel for business within the region and USA
• Uncompromising standards of ethics, professionalism and integrity

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or MBA preferred but not required
• Proficiency in data analytics and enterprise systems, including financial reporting, project accounting, and resource planning tools (e.g. Deltek VantagePoint, Excel, Power BI or equivalent platforms)

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and wellness programs
• Flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off
• 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities
• Reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees
• Tuition reimbursement for certain eligible programs or classes

Schedule

This position is in-person. Successful candidates will be located in the Houston or Dallas, Texas area. If you’re open to relocating to the area, please apply!