DPR Construction

Sr External Audit Liaison

DPR Construction$80K — $120K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 4-6 years of experience in project cost accounting required.
  • General knowledge of job cost ledgers required.
  • CPA or CIA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate external audit requests and gather required financial documentation.
  • Review audit schedules and reconciliations for accuracy and compliance with DPR policies.
  • Communicate audit timelines and findings between auditors and internal teams.
  • Investigate and resolve audit discrepancies in collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Maintain organized documentation for audit readiness and controls testing.
  • Assist in implementing process improvements based on audit feedback.
  • Contribute to training for accounting staff on audit documentation best practices.

Benefits

  • Variety of medical, dental, vision, and wellness benefits available.
  • Supports employee health and wellness initiatives.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Summary:
Serves as a key liaison between DPR Construction and external audit partners, coordinating the flow of information and ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant audit deliverables. Applies professional accounting and auditing knowledge to prepare, review, and reconcile documentation required for external financial and compliance audits. Supports audit readiness, responds to auditor inquiries, and collaborates with internal finance and operational teams to resolve issues. Contributes to process improvements that strengthen audit efficiency, accuracy, and alignment with DPR's financial reporting standards.

Key Responsibilities:
Coordinates external audit requests by gathering, validating, and submitting required financial documentation and facilitating audit kick-off meetings and requests with trade partners, and coordinating reviews with internal, external, and operational leaders.
Reviews audit schedules and reconciliations for completeness, accuracy, and consistency with accounting standards and DPR policies.
Communicates audit timelines, requirements, and findings between auditors, internal accounting teams, and operational leaders.
Investigates and resolves moderately complex audit discrepancies or data variances in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
Supports audit readiness by maintaining organized documentation, process narratives, and controls testing evidence.
Assists in the implementation of process enhancements and documentation improvements based on audit feedback and recommendations.
Contributes to training and guidance for accounting staff on audit documentation preparation and best practices.

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

Work Experience:
4-6 years of experience in project cost accounting required.
General knowledge of job cost ledgers required.

Certifications and Licenses:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certification preferred.

Anticipated starting pay range:
$80,000.00- $120,000.00
Nothing is more important than your health and wellness. DPR offers a variety of medical, dental, vision and wellness benefits to keep you healthy. Read more about eligibility and available benefits programs

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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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Size
4,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1990

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