GPLA Structural Engineers and Builders
Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis – Design Entities
GPLA Structural Engineers and Builders, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Overview
Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis – Design Entities
at GPLA Structural Engineers and Builders. This role focuses on the GPLA and IDtBS business financials and partnering with leaders to drive consistent processes and accurate financials. Responsibilities
Support Design Entities strategies, ensuring alignment with long term company objectives. Stay current with trends and opportunities to provide insights into the future. Assist and support the financial and accounting results at GPLA and IDtBS, including GPLA West (Santa Clara, CA), GPLA East (Baltimore, MD), IDtBS West (San Francisco, CA) and IDtBS East (Raleigh, NC). Be a strategic business partner to GPLA and IDtBS Leadership and core teams. Report timely and accurate monthly financial information with evaluation of risks and opportunities for projects 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 supporting process improvements within accounting. Provide analysis of financial position to drive 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 review meetings, finalize monthly financial packages 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/unbooked work, backlog, 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 operational requirements. ERP management, including reports, general ledger, processes, chart of accounts setup, and financial statement mapping. Review financial details of new projects and contracts for accuracy with terms before adding to monthly financial report. Support ad hoc analysis as requested and attend Leadership meetings to discuss financials. 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 best practices for accounting and the Enterprise; follow up on invoices and collections. Analyze cash flow capacity and forecast future cash needs to support decisions. Education/Experience Requirements
10+ years practicing accounting and/or finance support. B.S. 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. Salary ranges vary by location and other factors per local law. Salaries are one component of the total compensation package. Location & Compensation
Locations 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 with respective salary ranges as listed in the job posting.
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Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis – Design Entities
at GPLA Structural Engineers and Builders. This role focuses on the GPLA and IDtBS business financials and partnering with leaders to drive consistent processes and accurate financials. Responsibilities
Support Design Entities strategies, ensuring alignment with long term company objectives. Stay current with trends and opportunities to provide insights into the future. Assist and support the financial and accounting results at GPLA and IDtBS, including GPLA West (Santa Clara, CA), GPLA East (Baltimore, MD), IDtBS West (San Francisco, CA) and IDtBS East (Raleigh, NC). Be a strategic business partner to GPLA and IDtBS Leadership and core teams. Report timely and accurate monthly financial information with evaluation of risks and opportunities for projects 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 supporting process improvements within accounting. Provide analysis of financial position to drive 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 review meetings, finalize monthly financial packages 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/unbooked work, backlog, 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 operational requirements. ERP management, including reports, general ledger, processes, chart of accounts setup, and financial statement mapping. Review financial details of new projects and contracts for accuracy with terms before adding to monthly financial report. Support ad hoc analysis as requested and attend Leadership meetings to discuss financials. 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 best practices for accounting and the Enterprise; follow up on invoices and collections. Analyze cash flow capacity and forecast future cash needs to support decisions. Education/Experience Requirements
10+ years practicing accounting and/or finance support. B.S. 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. Salary ranges vary by location and other factors per local law. Salaries are one component of the total compensation package. Location & Compensation
Locations 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 with respective salary ranges as listed in the job posting.
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