Assistant Controller - SPW

DPR • Phoenix, AZ

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 units. The role involves being a strategic business partner to the SPW Project Accountant and SPW Regional Controller (RC), reporting timely and accurate information, and participating in monthly reporting of financial results along with an evaluation of risks and opportunities for assigned projects. The position also requires participation and alignment with outcomes expected from profitability reviews, evaluation of provisions for known claims/exposures, and support for the annual 3 Year Business Planning process. Ensuring compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls, and advancing/leading Finance initiatives supporting companywide improvements are key aspects of this role.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years practicing accounting and finance support.
• Prior experience with consolidated reporting covering multiple projects.
• Construction industry experience.
• BS in Accounting or related field (finance, audit, tax).
• Proficiency with accounting software application.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Strong organizational skills, able to work independently to meet deadlines.
• 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

• Assist and support financial and accounting results for the Southwest Region, including projects in Phoenix, San Diego, and Southern California.
• Act as a strategic business partner to the SPW Project Accountant and SPW Regional Controller (RC).
• Report timely and accurate financial information to the SPW RC.
• Perform monthly reporting of financial results, including an evaluation of risks and opportunities for assigned projects.
• Participate in profitability reviews and align with expected outcomes or noted exposures.
• Evaluate provisions for known claims/exposures with appropriate teams and assist in resolution.
• Support the business with the annual 3 Year Business Planning process, including understanding and quantifying key bets.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Advance and lead Finance initiatives supporting companywide improvements.
• Work with SPW RC on draft financials, attend monthly review meetings, and finalize monthly regional financials, including maintaining/developing reporting packages.
• Maintain, update, and audit the Southwest business unit backlog data.
• Consolidate monthly project fee reporting, analyze variances, and summarize key drivers.
• Monitor overhead cost trends and investigate unusual trends.
• Participate in monthly/quarterly overhead reviews.
• Assist with the preparation of overhead recovery entries, specific to self-perform work.
• Review project cost report anomalies with RC and share any risks/reserves not reported or needed based on experience.
• Track and monitor labor productivity, including understanding specific labor rate structures.
• Ensure project set-up is accurate in the system and in line with company standards (use of cost codes, rates, etc.).
• Perform data mining as needed for the SPW RC for performance demonstration, results, 'what-ifs', and year-over-year changes.
• Support monthly risk/reserve analysis for active projects.
• Assist in the development of SPW financial statements based on booked and backlog work, projected labor hours, and overhead trends, including analysis of actuals vs. plan and updating trend projections.
• Participate in internal/external audits and provide necessary follow-up information.
• Participate in the onboarding of new project accountants and support the performance and career development of all accountants (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 SPW project managers and Lead Project Accountants on the timeliness of invoices and pending change orders.
• Maintain regular and thorough communication with SPW RC.

Benefits

• Employee-owned company
• Opportunity to try new things, explore paths, and shape your future
• Build opportunity together—by harnessing talents, enabling curiosity, and pursuing collective ambition to make the best ideas happen
• Recognized as a great place to work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level