Assistant Controller - SPW

Job DescriptionOverall Role & Responsibilities:Responsible for assisting and supporting the financial and accounting results for the Southwest Region. This includes projects in our Phoenix, San Diego, and Southern California business unitsBe a strategic business partner to SPW Project Accountant and SPW Regional Controller (RC)Report to the SPW RC timely and accurate informationMonthly reporting of financial results along with an evaluation of risks and opportunities for assigned projectsParticipate and align with outcomes expected and/or exposures noted from profitability reviewsEvaluate provisions for known claims/exposures with appropriate teams; assist in resolution as appropriateSupport the business with the annual 3 Year Business Planning process – including an understanding/quantification of key betsEnsure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and internal controlsAdvance/lead Finance initiatives supporting companywide improvementsFinancialsSpecific Areas of Focus Include:Work with SPW RC on draft financials, attend monthly review meetings, and finalize monthly regional financials – including maintaining/developing various reporting packagesMaintain, update, and audit the Southwest business unit backlog dataConsolidate monthly project fee reporting, analyze variances, and summarize key driversMonitoring overhead cost trends and investigate unusual trendsParticipate in monthly/quarterly overhead reviewsAssist with preparation of overhead recovery entries, specific to self-perform workReview project cost reports anomalies with RC and share any risks/reserves not reported or needed based on experienceControllerTrack and monitor labor productivity including the understanding of the specific labor rate structure(s)Ensure project set-up is accurate in and in line with company standards (use of cost codes, rates, etc.)Miscellaneous – data mining as needed for SPW RC for any reason to demonstrate performance, results, “what-ifs”, changes year over year, etc.Support monthly risk/reserve analysis for active projectsAssist in the development of the SPW financial statements based on booked and backlog work, projected labor hours and overhead trends. Includes analysis around actuals vs. plan and updating trend projectionsParticipate in internal/external audits and help the team provide the follow up information necessary.AccountingParticipate in potential new project accountants and support for all accountants’ performance and career development (suggest training, develop growth plans, etc.) Organize periodic peer group meeting (balance workload, learning component, regional updates, etc.). Identify topics and issues that need to be communicated with adjacent groups. Communicate and drive billing best practices with the accounting group (billing process map, roles & responsibilities, use of Textura, etc.,) Follow up SPW project managers and Lead Project Accountants on timeliness of invoices and pending changes orders.GeneralRegular and thorough communication with SPW RCAccess to reliable transportationThe role may require periodic travelAccess and visibility within the region (create plan for which office and which day)Strong organizational skills, able to work independently to meet deadlinesAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills managing large workbooksCritical thinker with problem solving skills using research & analytics as well as by a team mentality. Able to get further upstream (proactive about identifying trends, issues, troubleshooting, etc.,)Education/Experience RequirementsMinimum of 7 years practicing accounting and finance supportPrior experience with consolidated reporting covering multiple projectsConstruction industry experienceBS in Accounting or related field (finance, audit, tax)Proficiency with accounting software applicationKnowledge in Oracle EPM related program a plusDPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers.