REGION CONTROLLER

Minimum Requirements (Minimum educational, experience, or other relevant job requirements)

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• Seven or more years of proven progressive accounting management and financial leadership experience, preferably in the construction materials industry, including at least three years in a senior leadership role overseeing complex, multi-entity financial operations.
• Demonstrated executive leadership capability, with a proven track record of building, mentoring, and developing high-performing finance teams.
• Strong financial and strategic acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, ROI analysis, and long-term business planning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage at all levels.
• Proven ability to serve as a trusted business partner to operations, translating financial data into actionable insights.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively influence and engage at all organizational levels.
• Uncompromising ethical standards and integrity, with sound business judgement and a demonstrated commitment to strong governance and internal controls.
• Ability to travel as required; a valid driver's license is required.
• Must be located at, or willing to relocate to, a West Region location.

Preferred Requirements (preferred requirements i.e certifications, software use, etc.)

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or equivalent professional certification.
• Ten or more years of progressive leadership experience in construction materials or related industries, with demonstrated responsibility for P&L oversight and a track record of supporting profitable growth across multi-state and multi-business lines.
• Expertise in operations and capital planning, including safety, regulatory compliance, risk management, and execution of major investments with disciplined governance.
• Proven experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, and post-acquisition integration efforts.
• Exceptional executive presence with strong financial acumen, stakeholder engagement skills, and board-level communication abilities.

Duties And/or Responsibilities (Summary of components that make up this job) an Asterisk (*) indicates essential job functions that cannot be modified to fulfill the job requirements

What you'll get to do:

1. *Champion Knife River's mission, values, and strategic goals by promoting them internally and externally to team members, customers, communities, and industry stakeholders.
2. *Champion Financial Stewardship and Governance. Lead by example in promoting strong financial controls, integrity, and compliance, ensuring regional financial practices align with GAAP, SOX, and corporate governance standards.
3. *Serve as a Strategic Business Partner to Operations. Collaborate with regional and state leadership to translate financial data into actionable insights that drive EBITDA growth, margin improvement, disciplined cost management, and profitable growth.
4. *Lead Regional Financial Strategy & Planning. Oversee budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and performance management processes to support business objectives and informed decision-making.
5. *Drive Regional Standardization & Best Practices. Lead the development and implementation of standardized financial processes, policies, and procedures across the West Region to improve consistency, efficiency, and scalability.
6. *Strengthen Internal Controls & Risk Management. Design and maintain a strong internal control environment that protects company assets, mitigates risk, and ensures reliable financial and operational reporting.
7. *Lead & Develop Regional Finance and IT Talent. Provide leadership, coaching, and professional development for State Controllers, finance, and IT teams, building strong bench strength and a high-performing finance organization.
8. *Support Mergers, Acquisitions, and Integration. Partner with corporate and regional leadership on due diligence, financial evaluation, and post-acquisition integration to support growth initiatives.
9. *Advance Systems and ERP Optimization. Champion continuous improvement and optimization of financial systems and technology to enhance data integrity, reporting capabilities, and operational efficiency.
10. *Coordinate Internal and External Audits. Oversee regional audit activities, serving as a primary liaison with auditors and ensuring the timely resolution of findings.
11. *Provide Executive-Level Financial Insight. Prepare and present clear, concise financial information to regional leadership, supporting strategic decisions and performance reviews.
12. *Represent the Company and Finance Function. Participate in corporate and industry forums, working groups, and committees, positioning Knife River as a strong financial steward and industry leader.
13. *Ensure Agility and Responsiveness. Maintain the ability to travel as needed and support special projects and leadership initiatives that advance regional financial and operational excellence.

Perform additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (types and extent of knowledge, skills or abilities an incumbent must possess to complete the job responsibilities satisfactorily)

1. Strategic, results-driven finance leader with strong financial, analytical, and business acumen; able to balance long-term financial strategy with disciplined execution.
2. Trusted business partner and influential communicator who can effectively engage and collaborate with executive leadership, operations, and cross-functional teams.
3. Proven ability to lead financial transformation, delivering results while navigating growth, market shifts, mergers, acquisitions, system implementations, process standardization, and organizational change.
4. Deep knowledge of GAAP, SEC requirements, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance within the contracting, aggregates, ready-mix concrete, cement, or related industrial environment.
5. Forward-thinking, adaptable leader with energy, resilience, and curiosity to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced business environment.

Additional Information:

Benefits: Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
-Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
-Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
-401K with Company Match
-Profit Sharing
-8 Paid Holidays
-Paid Time Off
-Life Insurance
-Employee Assistance Program
-Years of Service Recognition

How to Apply:

To be considered for this position, candidates must complete and submit an employment application at www.kniferiver.com by the posting deadline noted above. If unable to complete an application online you may print and send completed application to any Knife River NW address or stop in one of our locations to complete an application. Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.

If you are an individual with a qualified disability as defined by federal, state, or local law and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application for any reason, please contact your state employment agency or you may call 541-693-5900 to speak with a human resources representative.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check.