Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

Controller

The future you want is within reach.

At PCL, we build the places where life happens and find camaraderie in the process. We're a community of builders committed to building better communities. That's why we're always looking ahead, and not just to the next project or what's next in our industry.

We're also looking at what's next for you and how we can help you build a career you're proud of.

We are in search of a professional to serve as the Controller for our California Buildings district located in Glendale, CA to assist the Manager, Finance and Commercial Risk in a high growth district within PCL Construction's commercial construction division.

The Controller is accountable for partnership with the Manager Finance and Commercial Risk to lead all financial accounting and administration functions for the district. This role contributes to the overall success of the District by effectively analyzing, communication, and managing the risk profile of the business.

Here's how a Controller for our California Buildings office contributes to our team:

Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Relationships

• Mentor and coach direct and indirect reports, which may include accounting manager, accountants, administrative assistants, and payroll.

• Partner with Manager Finance and Commercial Risk and operations staff on district strategy to achieve financial and strategic priorities.

• Provide the District with financial and commercial risk training.

Planning & Cash Management

• Leads yearly planning process and partners with the Manager Finance and Commercial Risk to drive ownership and accountability for achieving results.

• Proactively monitors project and district receivables and cash position.

• Leads efforts with operations to develop mitigation strategies for risks and cost deviations.

Commercial Risk Guidance

• Assist the Manager Finance and Commercial Risk in developing an overall risk profile for the District and develop strategies for effective financing and risk management.

• Oversees the preparation of insurance, subcontract default insurance, and/or legal claims.

• Leads the interpretation, negotiation, and approval of deviations from existing supplier, subcontractor, and consultant forms.

• Partners with the Manager Finance and Commercial Risk in providing guidance on owner contracts and subcontracts.

• Partners with Manager Finance and Commercial Risk in Supporting pursuits and project teams to ensure risks and opportunities are identified, communicated, and managed effectively.

• Evaluate and ensure insurance, bonding, and other performance securities are being met to satisfy contract and corporate requirements.

Financial Analysis & Monitoring

• Assist the Manager Finance and Commercial Risk with managing all financial and business-related issues.

• Drives with Senior Leadership the analysis of the District’s financial results with respect to profits, trends, costs, and compliance with project and administrative budgets.

• Provide the Manager Finance and Commercial Risk with proactive analysis, feedback, and input on project performance.

• Evaluate potential joint venture partner financial capability.

• Verify owner funding sources to ensure adequate financing exists for new projects and collaborate with operations to mitigate financial risks through course of construction.

• Oversee and provide guidance with respect to owner audits, owner or subcontractor claims, or other project related financial issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

• 6+ years of accounting experience

• 5+ years of supervisory experience involving managing the Accounting department

• Experience in the construction industry preferred

• Advanced knowledge of accounting procedures and protocols, budget administration and financial forecasting, analysis, and reporting

• Advanced knowledge of bid and contract securities and insurance and they relate to risk management, claims management, pricing, and accounting

• Intermediate ability to draft, review, and negotiate various forms of contract language
• Intermediate risk evaluation, negotiation skills, and strategic thinking

• Proactive, self-motivated, organized, and…