GPLA Structural Engineers and Builders
Director of Financial Planning & Analysis – Design Entities
GPLA Structural Engineers and Builders, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, us, 33336
Overview
Director of Financial Planning & Analysis – Design Entities (Director of FP&A) responsible for GPLA and IDtBS business financials and related duties. Partner with GPLA and IDtBS leaders, core teams, and F&A leadership to drive consistent processes and accurate financials. Team Leadership
Able to lead in a shared leadership environment, emphasizing positive influence over command and control. Ensure the function is organized to scale for growth, including process improvements and effective use of data and technology. Perform forward-looking business scenario analysis to inform leadership of opportunities, risks, and operational needs. Role & Responsibilities
Support Design Entities strategies, aligning with long-term company objectives. Stay current with trends and opportunities to provide insights for the future. Assist and support financial and accounting results at GPLA and IDtBS across multiple locations; serve as a strategic business partner to leadership and core teams. Report timely and accurate monthly financial information with risk/opportunity evaluations to GPLA, IDtBS, and DPR Enterprise F&A. Direct day-to-day operational accounting for GPLA & IDtBS; ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, local regulations, and internal controls. Support the annual Business Planning process and lead finance initiatives for process improvements within accounting. Provide analysis of financial position to inform strategic decisions. Financials – Specific Areas of Focus
Manage and update the WIP schedule monthly for Leadership review, evaluating project health. Prepare draft financials, attend monthly project reviews, 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 and evaluating booked/unbooked work, CRM opportunities, and market projections. Review overhead cost trends and investigate unusual trends. Monitor utilization rates for direct labor and overhead; update rates and participate in annual reviews. Customize financial reports in the system based on operations requirements. ERP management incl. reports, general ledger, processes, chart of accounts setup, financial statement mapping. Review financial details of new projects and contracts for accuracy before monthly reporting. Attend Leadership meetings and inform on financials and requested information. Accounting
Understand key owner contract provisions affecting accounting (billing terms, rates, incentives, penalties, contingencies, audits). Understand POC accounting and BIE/CIE issues; communicate issues to project teams and Leadership. Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations prepared by Accountant. Drive accounting best practices within the Enterprise. Follow up with project teams on invoicing/timeliness and collections. Analyze internal cash flow capacity and forecast future cash needs. Education/Experience Requirements
10+ years in accounting and/or finance support. BS in Accounting or related field (finance, audit, tax). Proficiency with accounting software applications. Construction or design industry experience preferred. EPM/Oracle; ERP (Ajera experience a plus). Experience working with multiple stakeholders. Working at DPR Construction provides opportunities to try new things, explore paths, and shape your future within a forward-thinking, employee-owned company.
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Director of Financial Planning & Analysis – Design Entities (Director of FP&A) responsible for GPLA and IDtBS business financials and related duties. Partner with GPLA and IDtBS leaders, core teams, and F&A leadership to drive consistent processes and accurate financials. Team Leadership
Able to lead in a shared leadership environment, emphasizing positive influence over command and control. Ensure the function is organized to scale for growth, including process improvements and effective use of data and technology. Perform forward-looking business scenario analysis to inform leadership of opportunities, risks, and operational needs. Role & Responsibilities
Support Design Entities strategies, aligning with long-term company objectives. Stay current with trends and opportunities to provide insights for the future. Assist and support financial and accounting results at GPLA and IDtBS across multiple locations; serve as a strategic business partner to leadership and core teams. Report timely and accurate monthly financial information with risk/opportunity evaluations to GPLA, IDtBS, and DPR Enterprise F&A. Direct day-to-day operational accounting for GPLA & IDtBS; ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, local regulations, and internal controls. Support the annual Business Planning process and lead finance initiatives for process improvements within accounting. Provide analysis of financial position to inform strategic decisions. Financials – Specific Areas of Focus
Manage and update the WIP schedule monthly for Leadership review, evaluating project health. Prepare draft financials, attend monthly project reviews, 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 and evaluating booked/unbooked work, CRM opportunities, and market projections. Review overhead cost trends and investigate unusual trends. Monitor utilization rates for direct labor and overhead; update rates and participate in annual reviews. Customize financial reports in the system based on operations requirements. ERP management incl. reports, general ledger, processes, chart of accounts setup, financial statement mapping. Review financial details of new projects and contracts for accuracy before monthly reporting. Attend Leadership meetings and inform on financials and requested information. Accounting
Understand key owner contract provisions affecting accounting (billing terms, rates, incentives, penalties, contingencies, audits). Understand POC accounting and BIE/CIE issues; communicate issues to project teams and Leadership. Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations prepared by Accountant. Drive accounting best practices within the Enterprise. Follow up with project teams on invoicing/timeliness and collections. Analyze internal cash flow capacity and forecast future cash needs. Education/Experience Requirements
10+ years in accounting and/or finance support. BS in Accounting or related field (finance, audit, tax). Proficiency with accounting software applications. Construction or design industry experience preferred. EPM/Oracle; ERP (Ajera experience a plus). Experience working with multiple stakeholders. Working at DPR Construction provides opportunities to try new things, explore paths, and shape your future within a forward-thinking, employee-owned company.
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