Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis – Design Entities

Overview

Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis – Design Entities (Manager of FP&A) to be responsible for the GPLA and IDtBS business financials and other duties as requested. The Manager of FP&A will partner with GPLA and IDtBS leaders, core teams, and other F&A leaders to drive consistent processes and accurate financials.

Responsibilities

• Support Design Entities strategies, ensuring alignment with long-term company objectives.
• Stay current with industry trends and opportunities to provide forward-looking insights.
• Direct GPLA & IDtBS day-to-day operational accounting and ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, local regulations, and internal controls.
• Lead in a shared leadership environment, driving results through collaboration and positive influence.
• Scale the function for growth by identifying and implementing process improvements and leveraging data and technology.
• Provide forward-looking business scenario analysis to inform leadership of opportunities, risks, and operational needs.

Role & Responsibilities

• Partner with GPLA and IDtBS leadership and core teams to drive consistency in processes and financial reporting.
• Coordinate and report timely monthly financial information with evaluation of risks and opportunities for projects to GPLA, IDtBS, and the DPR Enterprise F&A.
• Direct day-to-day accounting for GPLA & IDtBS; ensure accurate financial results across multiple locations (GPLA West, GPLA East, IDtBS West, IDtBS East).
• Support the annual Business Planning process and lead finance initiatives that improve accounting processes.
• Provide analysis of financial position to inform strategic decisions.

Financials – Specific Areas of Focus

• Manage and update the WIP schedule monthly for Leadership review and evaluate project health.
• Prepare and finalize monthly financial packages; attend project review meetings and submit to DPR Enterprise F&A.
• Generate monthly MDAs for Design Entities leadership review and alignment.
• Assist in backlog data preparation based on booked/unbooked work, CRM opportunities, and market projections.
• Review overhead cost trends and investigate anomalies; monitor utilization rates for direct labor and overhead; update rates and participate in annual reviews.
• Customize financial reports in the system to meet operations requirements; manage ERP reporting, general ledger, chart of accounts setup, and financial statement mapping.
• Review financial details of new projects and contracts to ensure accuracy before adding to monthly reports.
• Support ad hoc analyses and attend Leadership meetings to communicate financials and related insights.

Accounting

• Understand key owner contract provisions affecting accounting (billing terms, rates, incentives, penalties, contingency use, audit provisions, etc.).
• Understand POC accounting and BIE/CIE issues; communicate issues with project teams and Leadership.
• Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations prepared by the Accountant and drive best accounting practices across the Enterprise.
• Follow up with project teams on invoice timeliness and collections; analyze cash flow and forecast future cash needs.

General

• Critical thinkers with strong problem-solving skills using research and analytics.
• Proactively identify trends and issues; communicate regularly with leaders.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision; build strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and time management; entrepreneurial mindset to identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency.

Education/Experience Requirements

• 10+ years of accounting and/or finance experience.
• BS in Accounting or related field (finance, audit, tax).
• Proficiency with accounting software applications; construction or design industry experience preferred.
• Experience with EPM/Oracle; ERP experience (Ajera is a plus).
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders.

In compliance with local law, salary ranges are disclosed where required. Salaries vary by location and are part of DPR’s total compensation package.

Locations mentioned include: Baltimore, MD; Boston, MA; Colorado Springs, CO; Denver, CO; East Brunswick, NJ; Newport Beach, CA; Pasadena, CA; Redwood City, CA; Sacramento, CA; San Diego, CA; San Francisco, CA; Santa Clara, CA; Seattle, WA; Washington, DC.

About DPR Construction: a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects; private, employee-owned with offices worldwide.

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Note: This description reflects the role for GPLA Structural Engineers and Builders; other opportunities listed are for context and broader DPR postings.