Assistant Controller

DPR•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for assisting and supporting the financial and accounting results for the Phoenix, AZ business unit. Be a strategic business partner to the Business Unit Leader (BUL), Regional Controller (RC), SPW Controller, and their core teams. Report to the RC timely and accurate information. Monthly reporting of financial results along with an evaluation of risks and opportunities for assigned projects. Participate and align with outcomes expected and/or exposures noted from profitability reviews. Evaluate provisions for known claims/exposures with appropriate teams; assist in resolution as appropriate. Support the business with the annual 3 Year Business Planning process – including an understanding/quantification of key bets. Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls. Advance/lead Finance initiatives supporting companywide improvements.

Requirements

Minimum of 7 years practicing accounting and finance support
Prior experience with consolidated reporting covering multiple projects to leadership
Experience managing a team
Construction industry experience
BS in Accounting or related field (finance, audit, tax)
Proficiency with accounting software applications
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills managing large workbooks
Critical 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.)

Nice To Haves

Knowledge in Oracle EPM related program a plus

Responsibilities

Review and manage key project financial data, attend monthly review meetings, and support financial reporting.
Assist with similar responsibilities as the SPW Controller, including a general understanding of scopes performed and labor productivity analysis.
Maintain, update, and audit project WIP and backlog data.
Monitor overhead cost trends and investigate unusual trends.
Participate in monthly/quarterly overhead reviews.
Review project cost report anomalies with RC and BUL and share any risks/reserves not reported or needed based on experience.
Monitor related insurance programs and their related projections and understand variances.
Track 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.).
Perform data mining as needed for BUL’s to demonstrate performance, results, “what-ifs”, changes year over year, etc.
Support monthly risk/reserve analysis for active projects.
Assist in the development of the business unit financial statements based on booked and backlog work, projected labor hours and overhead trends. Includes analysis around actuals vs. plan and updating trend projections.
Participate in internal/external audits and help the team provide the follow up information necessary.
Participate in potential new project accountants and support for all accountants’ performance and career development (suggest training, develop growth plans, etc.).
Organize periodic peer group meetings (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 with project managers and accountants on timeliness of invoices and collections.
Provide support for overall cash flow/position for each project and implement corrective action as needed.
Regular and thorough communication with RC and BUL.