Assistant Controller-Self Perform Work (SPW)

Description

• Support monthly risk/reserve analysis for active projects
• Access and visibility within the region (create plan for which office and which day)
• Work with SPW RC on draft financials, attend monthly review meetings, and finalize monthly regional financials – including maintaining/developing various reporting packages
• Report to the SPW RC timely and accurate information
• Participate and align with outcomes expected and/or exposures noted from profitability reviews
• Review project cost reports anomalies with RC and share any risks/reserves not reported or needed based on experience
• Monthly reporting of financial results along with an evaluation of risks and opportunities for assigned projects
• Track and monitor labor productivity including the understanding of the specific labor rate structure(s)
• Evaluate provisions for known claims/exposures with appropriate teams; assist in resolution as appropriate
• Monitoring overhead cost trends and investigate unusual trends
• Be a strategic business partner to SPW Project Accountant and SPW Regional Controller (RC)
• Advance/lead Finance initiatives supporting companywide improvements
• Participate in monthly/quarterly overhead reviews
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Assist in the development of the SPW financial statements based on booked and backlog work, projected labor hours and overhead trends. Includes analysis around actuals vs. plan and updating trend projections
• Support the business with the annual 3 Year Business Planning process – including an understanding/quantification of key bets
• Maintain, update, and audit the Southeast business unit backlog data
• Participate in internal/external audits and help the team provide the follow up information necessary.
• Responsible for assisting and supporting the financial and accounting results for the Central Region. This includes projects in our DFW, Austin, and Mountain States business units
• Ensure project set-up is accurate in and in line with company standards (use of cost codes, rates, etc.)
• Miscellaneous – data mining as needed for SPW RC for any reason to demonstrate performance, results, “what-ifs”, changes year over year, etc.
• Consolidate monthly project fee reporting, analyze variances, and summarize key drivers
• Assist with preparation of overhead recovery entries, specific to self-perform work

Requirements

• Knowledge in Oracle EPM related program a plus
• The role may require periodic travel
• BS in Accounting or related field (finance, audit, tax)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills managing large workbooks
• Construction industry experience
• Critical thinker with problem solving skills using research & analytics as well as by a team mentality. Able to get further upstream (proactive about identifying trends, issues, troubleshooting, etc.,)
• Minimum of 7 years practicing accounting and finance support
• Proficiency with accounting software applications
• Strong organizational skills, able to work independently to meet deadlines
• Regular and thorough communication with SPW RC
• Prior experience with consolidated reporting covering multiple projects

Benefits

• Access to reliable transportation

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance