SPW Controller: Construction Finance Leader

Controller Self-Perform Work (SPW) job at DPR Construction Asia Pacific Pte Ltd. Newport Beach, CA. DPR Construction is seeking a Self Perform Work (SPW) Controller for the Southwest Region, supporting offices in Phoenix, AZ., Newport Beach, Pasadena and San Diego, CA. This Controller will be responsible for the Self Perform Work business financials and other duties, as requested. The SPW Controller will partner with the Regional Controllers to drive consistency and accuracy in the SPW financials.

Role & Responsibilities

• Partner with Self Perform Leadership to provide an understanding of the overall financial performance and related risks and opportunities
• Provide analyses of SPW financial position to help drive strategic decisions
• Report to the National SPW Finance Leader and BU Controllers timely and accurate information
• Complete monthly reporting of financial results along with an evaluation of future opportunities
• Develop SPW Business Plan for inclusion in overall Business Unit Business Plan. Business Plan includes Revenue, Fee, Overhead, Labor Related items, Overhead, and other items as requested.
• Partner with Business Unit Controllers on monthly financial package and annual Business Planning

• MONTHLY:
  Prepare draft SPW financials including Revenue, Fee, Labor and Overhead for Southwest Region and present Business Unit(s) monthly review meetings. Finalize SPW financials for and submit to company Finance and Accounting team.
• MONTHLY:
  Review and update Southwest Region Business Units SPW backlog and opportunities, as required.
• MONTHLY:
  Review project cost reports and MSR anomalies with SPW leads and discuss the status of the project.
• WEEKLY:
  Review SPW overhead cost trends and investigate unusual trends.
• MONTHLY:
  Facilitate SPW OH recovery and compare against plan. Discuss deviations with SW SPW Lead, and adjust trend, as needed.
• MONTHLY:
  Review and adjust SPW financials to accurately forecast GM components for ongoing and upcoming projects for the fiscal year and future years.
• Operations/BU Support:
  Review financial details of new projects and contracts to ensure accuracy with terms sold prior to adding to monthly financial report
• Provide data analytics on SPW financial information Regional Controllers and/or Business Unit Leaders, as requested
• Attend Southwest SPW Leadership meetings and inform on financials, and any other information as requested.
• Work with the SPW discipline leads to ensure accuracy with pipeline opportunities.

• Identify and hire Project Accountant team, as needed
• Ensure PA team is trained in billing process including CMiC billing, Textura, payments, and any other items
• Oversee local PA team with vConstruct team to ensure alignment for monthly SPW billings process

• Self-starter, takes ownership and follows through
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with little oversight or direction
• Focused on building strong working relationships and creating a positive work environment
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills, plans and manages time efficiently
• Provide critical thinking with problem solving skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to identify opportunities and solutions for improvement and efficiency

• Minimum of 5 years practicing accounting and/or finance support
• Experience working with multiple teams
• Construction industry experience (preferred)
• BS in Accounting or related field (finance, audit, tax) Proficiency with accounting software applications
• EPM/Hyperion experience a plus
• Travel 20%-30%