Regional Controller (Southeast)

DPR Construction • Atlanta, GA

78d

About The Position

Serve as the Finance and Accounting leader for the Atlanta and Florida business units within the Southeast region. Develop, analyze, and present financial results and projections for assigned business units. Be a strategic business partner to Regional Leaders, Business Unit Leaders, and their core teams. Report timely and accurate information to Finance leadership, to include the CFO. Evaluate projects for risks and opportunities to inform financial positions, supporting to resolution as appropriate. Lead the annual 2-Year Business Planning and long-range financial planning processes. Proactively manage financial risk; ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls. Lead project accounting function for assigned business units. Collaborate and coordinate with fellow Regional Controller(s), SPW (Self-Perform Work) Controller(s), and Assistant Controller(s) as well as entity Controllers from the DPR Family of Companies. Advance/lead initiatives supporting companywide improvements.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years practicing accounting and financial planning and analysis.
• BS in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or MBA preferred.
• Experience with developing and leading high-performing teams.
• Construction or manufacturing industry experience, to include a solid understanding of relevant methods of accounting.
• Proficiency with accounting and finance software applications; Oracle EPM or CMiC a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present monthly financial packages, forecasts, and business plans.
• Monitor trends, investigating and analyzing findings.
• Lead/participate in periodic detailed reviews of focus areas, such as overhead costs, labor rates, insurance programs, and billing positions.
• Review and analyze project-level monthly status reports, interacting with project teams and sharing observations with leaders.
• Provide decision support, identifying and bringing forward opportunities to support achieving business targets with strong financial results.
• Responsible for project accountants' performance and career development.
• Drive billing and job cost accounting best practices.
• Follow up with project teams and accountants on timeliness of billings and collections.
• Oversee overall cash flow/position for each project and implement corrective action as needed.
• Collaborate with Shared Services to monitor cash receipts and disbursements for assigned business units.
• Ensure financial statements are prepared in accordance with GAAP and technical accounting policies.
• Support various audits.
• Manage credit and subcontractor risks in partnership with national Finance & Accounting, Risk Management, and Prequalification work groups.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Construction of Buildings
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees