Director of Financial Planning & Analysis – Design Entities

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Director of Financial Planning & Analysis – Design Entities DPR Construction is rapidly growing their ability to design and engineer the work that DPR and its prefabrication groups perform. Our engineering firm, GPLA, is a leading firm in the field of structural engineering, dedicated to delivering innovative and efficient solutions for a wide range of construction projects. Integrated Design to Build Services (IDtBS), another DPR company, also provides technical design support to DPR and its related entities. Team Leadership
You could be just the right applicant for this job Read all associated information and make sure to apply. We are seeking a Director of Financial Planning & Analysis – Design Entities (Director of FP&A) to be responsible for the GPLA and IDtBS business financials and other duties as requested. Able to lead in a shared leadership environment achieving positive results more through a culture of positive influence over command and control. Ensure the function is organized to scale for growth, including identifying and implementing process improvements, and effectively using data and technology. Perform forward looking business scenario analysis to inform the leadership teams of potential opportunities, risks, and operational needs. Role & Responsibilities Support Design Entities strategies, ensuring alignment with long term company objectives. Stay current with trends and opportunities to be able to provide insights into the future. Responsible for assisting and supporting the financial and accounting results at GPLA and IDtBS. Be a strategic business partner to GPLA and IDtBS Leadership and core team members. Report timely and accurate monthly financial information along with an evaluation of risks and opportunities for projects to GPLA, IDtBS and DPR Enterprise F&A. Direct GPLA & IDtBS day-to-day operational accounting. Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, local regulations, and internal controls. Support the business with the annual Business Planning process. Lead Finance initiatives supporting process improvements within accounting. Provide analysis of financial position to help drive strategic decisions. Financials Manage and update the WIP schedule monthly for Leadership review, including evaluating health of projects. Prepare draft financials, attend monthly project review meetings, finalize monthly financial package and submit to DPR Enterprise F&A. Generate monthly MDAs for Design Entities leadership review and alignment. Assist in preparing backlog data, based on booked and unbooked work and backlog, CRM opportunities and market projections. Review overhead cost trends and investigate unusual trends. Monitor utilization rates for direct labor and overhead. Customize financial reports in the system based on requirements needed from operations team. ERP management, which includes reports, general ledger, processes, chart of accounts set-up, financial statement mapping. Review financial details of new projects and contracts to ensure accuracy with terms sold prior to adding to the monthly financial report. Support ad hoc analysis as requested. Attend Leadership meetings and inform on financials, and any other information as requested. Accounting Understand key owner contract provisions which affect accounting, i.e., billing terms, rates, incentives, penalties, contingency use, audit provisions, etc. Understand POC accounting and BIE/CIE issues. Review of all monthly balance sheet reconciliations prepared by Accountant. Assist in driving best practices for accounting and the Enterprise. Follow up with project teams on timeliness of invoices and collections. Cash Flow – Analyze internal cash flow capacity and forecast future cash needs to support decisions undertaken. General Critical thinkers with problem solving skills using research & analytics. Able to get further upstream (proactive about identifying trends, issues, troubleshooting, etc.,). Provide regular and thorough communication with leaders. 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. Demonstrates strong organizational skills, plans and manages time efficiently. Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to identify opportunities and solutions for improvement and efficiency. Education/Experience Requirements 10+ years practicing accounting and/or finance support. BS in Accounting or related field (finance, audit, tax). Proficiency with accounting software applications. Construction or design industry experience is preferred. EPM/Oracle, ERP (Ajera experience is a plus). Experience working with multiple stakeholders. 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. DPR offers a variety of medical, dental, vision and wellness benefits to keep you healthy.
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Location:
San Diego, CA
Salary:
$200
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Accountancy