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Tarkett Sports Construction Central

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Build your career with a world leader in sports construction and surfacing.

We are seeking a Regional Controller - Central Region to support our team at Tarkett Sports Construction Central, a trusted partner in design-build and sports construction. Our team brings projects to life from concept through construction and ongoing care, delivering world-class facilities for track, field, and court sports across North America.

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. The Regional Controller is responsible for ensuring financial integrity, regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and accurate reporting while leading regional finance teams and partnering closely with business leaders to drive financial performance and continuous improvement. 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 .

Tarkett Sports Construction Central is part of Tarkett Sports. Born from an entrepreneurial spirit and driven to find better solutions, we challenge the status quo and continue to change the game for athletes and facility owners-pioneering innovations that have reshaped entire industries.

Our team is made up of the most experienced and knowledgeable experts in the field. From architectural design and full-scope construction to a comprehensive portfolio of industry-leading sports surfacing solutions, we lead with passion, pride, and purpose.

Trusted at every level, from professional stadiums to local community venues, Tarkett Sports is at the surface of over 80,000 installations, highlighted by projects in the NFL, CFL, MLS, and renowned NCAA Division I programs.

Join the team behind renowned names like FieldTurf, Beynon Sports, ClassicCourt, GrassMaster, Tarkett Sports Indoor, and Tarkett Sports Construction. Help us build the next world-class venue.

What You'll Do

As the Regional Controller - Central Region, you will lead accounting operations across multiple entities while ensuring financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency throughout the region.

Financial Leadership & Accounting Operations

• Lead and oversee 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.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• 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.

Process Improvement & Operational Excellence

• 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.

Financial Planning & Business Support

• 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.
• Assist with ad hoc financial reporting, special projects, and business initiatives as the organization continues to grow.

Leadership & Team Development

• 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.

What You Need for Success

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation required.

Experience

• 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.

Technical Skills

• 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.

Accounting Knowledge

• 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
  • Retainage
  • Revenue recognition
  • Over/under billings
• Knowledge of internal controls, audit processes, and multi-jurisdiction regulatory compliance.

Leadership Competencies

• 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.

What You Can Expect

• A culture built on teamwork, respect, and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Leadership that invests in your growth and career development.
• Opportunities to shape financial strategy across a growing region.
• Recognition and rewards for your contributions and achievements.
• A fast-paced, sports-driven environment where your work makes an impact.
• The opportunity to influence operational excellence, profitability, and long-term business success.

Sounds Like Your Kind of Team?

If you're a CPA with a proven track record of leading finance teams in complex, multi-entity construction environments and you're looking for an opportunity to make a strategic impact across the Central Region, we want to hear from you.

Apply now and start your next chapter with a company that champions your future

What We Offer

• Benefits Package

• Matching retirement savings plan*

• Paid time off

• Additional offerings may apply and will be discussed during hiring process

*If applicable

Responsible Manufacturing - Protecting Our Planet for the Future

• EcoVadis Platinum Medal - recognizing top 1% global performance in sustainability excellence.

• Goal Zero - commitment to diverting job site and manufacturing waste from landfill.

• Industry-leading manufacturing systems certified to ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environmental), and ISO 45001 (health & safety).

• Leading recycling and material regeneration through two owned and operated facilities.

Who We Are:

Tarkett Sports is a world leader in sports construction and surfacing, providing architectural design, full-scope construction services, and a comprehensive portfolio of industry-leading sports surfacing solutions.

Trusted by leading programs at every level, we're proud to deliver a seamless turnkey experience for our clients.

• Over 80,000 Installations Worldwide

• Over 25 Years of Experience

• Collection of Leading Solutions

• One Answer for Your entire Facility

https://tarkettsports.com/en-na

Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.