Assistant Controller-Self Perform ; SPW

Assistant Controller – Self Perform Work (SPW)

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• Responsible for assisting and supporting the financial and accounting results for the Central Region, including projects in our DFW, Austin, and Mountain States business units.
• Be a strategic business partner to the SPW Project Accountant and SPW Regional Controller (RC).
• Report to the SPW RC timely and accurately.
• Monthly reporting of financial results along with evaluation of risks and opportunities for assigned projects.
• Participate in and align with outcomes expected and/or exposures noted from profitability reviews.
• Evaluate provisions for known claims/exposures with appropriate teams and assist in resolution as appropriate.
• Support the business with the annual 3‑Year Business Planning process – including quantifying key bets.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Advance and lead finance initiatives supporting company‑wide improvements.
• Work with the SPW RC on draft financials, attend monthly review meetings, and finalize monthly regional financials, including maintaining and developing reporting packages.
• Maintain, update, and audit the Southeast 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 preparation of overhead recovery entries specific to self‑perform work.
• Review project cost report anomalies with the 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 and in line with company standards (use of cost codes, rates, etc.).
• Perform data mining as needed for the SPW RC to demonstrate performance, results, what‑ifs, changes year over year, etc.
• Support monthly risk/reserve analysis for active projects.
• Assist in developing the 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 follow‑up information as necessary.
• Support and develop project accountants’ performance and career development (training recommendations, growth plans, etc.), organize periodic peer group meetings, and communicate billing best practices.
• Maintain regular and thorough communication with the SPW RC.
• Provide reliable transportation and be prepared for periodic travel.
• Maintain access and visibility within the region, including planning office access and attendance by day.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently to meet deadlines.
• Maintain advanced Microsoft Excel skills for managing large workbooks.
• Apply critical thinking and problem‑solving skills using research, analytics, and teamwork, proactively identifying trends, issues, and troubleshooting upstream challenges.

• Minimum of 7 years practicing accounting and finance support.
• Prior experience with consolidated reporting covering multiple projects.
• Construction industry experience.
• Bachelor of Science in Accounting or a related field (finance, audit, tax).
• Proficiency with accounting software applications.
• Knowledge of Oracle EPM related programs a plus.

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DPR 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 private, employee‑owned company that has grown into a multi‑billion‑dollar family of companies with offices around the world. Working at DPR gives you the chance to try new things, explore unique paths, and shape your future.

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 U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company, and Newsweek.