DPR Construction

Project Controller

DPR Construction$110K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years in accounting, finance, or financial planning and analysis
  • Experience in financial oversight of large-scale projects
  • Background in construction, manufacturing, extraction, or a related industry
  • 2-4 years in a managerial role
  • CCIFP or CPA certification preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead financial planning, forecasting, and reporting for large-scale projects
  • Advise project leadership on financial decisions and performance
  • Manage and develop project accounting staff and daily operations
  • Oversee project cost structures including labor and materials
  • Conduct project performance reviews and prepare financial forecasts
  • Monitor cash flow, billing, collections, and financial exposures
  • Ensure compliance with accounting policies and internal controls

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth in a managerial capacity
  • Access to advanced financial reporting tools and processes
  • Work within a collaborative project environment
  • Engage with cross-functional teams on project performance
  • Potential for leadership development and training programs
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Summary:
Leads financial oversight for large-scale projects and ensures accurate budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Partners with project and regional leadership to provide financial insights that support project performance and profitability. Oversees project accounting activities, cost management, and financial compliance. Serves as the primary financial point of contact for the project and integrates financial data across all project components. Manages project accounting resources and supports financial decision-making across the project lifecycle. Provides financial leadership across multiple large-scale projects or programs and partners with business leaders to align financial performance with operational objectives.

Key Responsibilities:
Leads financial planning, forecasting, and reporting for large-scale projects, including analysis of risks and opportunities.
Serves as the primary financial advisor to project leadership, supporting decision-making and performance management.
Manages and develops project accounting staff, including oversight of daily financial operations and work coordination.
Oversees project cost structures, including labor, materials, insurance, and contract-related financial components.
Leads project performance reviews and prepares consolidated financial summaries and forecasts for leadership.
Monitors and manages cash flow, billing, collections, and financial exposures across the project lifecycle.
Ensures compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls, including audit coordination, leading implementation of financial processes and reporting practices across multiple projects to promote consistency, efficiency, and financial transparency.

Education Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience:
8+ years of experience in accounting, finance, financial planning and analysis, or a related field required.
Experience supporting large-scale or complex projects with financial accountability required.
Experience in construction, manufacturing, extraction, or a related industry required.
Experience leading financial operations across multiple projects, programs, or business segments required.
2-4 years of experience in a managerial capacity required.

Certifications and Licenses:
Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.

About DPR Construction

DPR Construction is a commercial general contractor and construction management firm. The company provides preconstruction, construction, and post-construction services for a variety of markets, including healthcare, advanced technology, higher education, and corporate offices. DPR Construction was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Redwood City, California. The company has offices throughout the United States and has completed projects in various countries, including Singapore and the Netherlands.
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4,000 employees
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Founded
1990

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