GPLA Structural Engineers and Builders
Director of Financial Planning & Analysis – Design Entities
GPLA Structural Engineers and Builders, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247
Job Description
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. We are seeking a
Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis – Design Entities
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, GPLA and IDtBS Core teams, and other F&A leaders to drive consistent processes and consistent and accurate financials. 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. 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. 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 is an equal employment opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.
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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. We are seeking a
Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis – Design Entities
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, GPLA and IDtBS Core teams, and other F&A leaders to drive consistent processes and consistent and accurate financials. 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. 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. 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 is an equal employment opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.
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