Regional Finance Director

Job Overview

As Regional Finance Director – South Central, you will lead financial strategy, operations, and performance management across Gensler’s South Central Region (SCR). You will serve 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.

• 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 the development and execution of strategic plans, budgets, forecasting, and performance targets.
• Partner with SCR Regional Operating Officer on financial planning and business performance.
• Lead all aspects of financial management across SCR, including project accounting, revenue recognition, budgeting and forecasting, P&L and balance‑sheet oversight, cash flow, and accounts‑receivable management.
• Drive improvements in project profitability and provide commercial guidance on commercial terms and fee structures in contracts.
• Ensure full compliance with tax and regulatory requirements, and with firm policies and procedures.
• Monitor key financial and operational metrics across offices and studios, driving operational consistency, financial discipline, and process standardization.
• Identify and execute continuous process‑improvement initiatives across finance operations and support the execution of firm‑wide systems, tools, and operational initiatives.
• Lead, develop, and mentor the finance team (Accounting Manager and Project Accountants), building a high‑performing, accountable, collaborative, and inclusive team culture.
• Strengthen finance capabilities in project accounting, analytics, and business partnering, and coach non‑financial leaders on financial management and commercial acumen.
• Partner cross‑functionally with HR, IT, facilities, marketing and design‑technology teams.
• Build strong relationships across SCR and global finance communities, participate in regional and global initiatives, develop best practices, and lead knowledge sharing.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 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 the USA.
• Uncompromising standards of ethics, professionalism and integrity.

• 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).

Medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, paid time off. 401(k), profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice‑annual bonus opportunities. The firm offers reimbursement for professional licenses and tuition for eligible programs.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer of choice. All aspects of employment decisions will be based on merit, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

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