Assistant Controller - SPW

Overall Role & Responsibilities Responsible for assisting and supporting the financial and accounting results for the Southwest Region, including projects in Phoenix, San Diego, and Southern California business units. Be a strategic business partner to SPW Project Accountant and SPW Regional Controller (RC). Report to the SPW RC timely and accurately. Monthly reporting of financial results, evaluating risks and opportunities for assigned projects. Participate and align with outcomes expected and/or exposures noted from profitability reviews. Evaluate provisions for known claims and exposures with appropriate teams; assist in resolution as appropriate. Support the business with the annual 3‑Year Business Planning process, including quantification of key bets. Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls. Advance and lead finance initiatives supporting company‑wide improvements. Financials Work with SPW RC on draft financials, attend monthly review meetings, and finalize monthly regional financials, including maintaining and developing reporting packages. Maintain, update, and audit the Southwest business unit backlog data. Consolidate monthly project fee reporting, analyze variances, and summarize key drivers. Monitor overhead cost trends and investigate unusual trends. Participate in monthly/quarterly overhead reviews. Assist with preparation of overhead recovery entries for self‑perform work. Review project cost report anomalies with RC and share any risks or reserves not reported or needed based on experience. Controller Track and monitor labor productivity, including understanding specific labor rate structures. Ensure project set‑up is accurate and in line with company standards (use of cost codes, rates, etc.). Perform data mining as needed for SPW RC to demonstrate performance and explore “what‑ifs” and changes year over year. Support monthly risk/reserve analysis for active projects. Assist in developing SPW financial statements based on booked and backlog work, projected labor hours, and overhead trends, including analysis of actuals vs. plan and updating trend projections. Participate in internal and external audits and provide necessary follow‑up information. Accounting Participate in onboarding potential new project accountants and support all accountants’ performance and career development (suggest training, develop growth plans, etc.). Organize periodic peer group meetings to balance workload, share learning, and provide regional updates. Identify topics and issues to communicate with adjacent groups. Communicate and drive billing best practices within the accounting group (billing process map, roles & responsibilities, use of Textura, etc.). Follow up with SPW project managers and Lead Project Accountants on the timeliness of invoices and pending change orders. General Regular and thorough communication with SPW RC. Access to reliable transportation; periodic travel may be required. Access and visibility within the region (plan which office and which day). Strong organizational skills, able to work independently to meet deadlines. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills managing large workbooks. Critical thinker with problem‑solving skills, using research and analytics and a proactive team mentality to identify trends, issues, and troubleshooting opportunities. Education/Experience Requirements Minimum of 7 years practicing accounting and finance support. Prior experience with consolidated reporting across multiple projects. Construction industry experience. BS in Accounting or related field (finance, audit, tax). Proficiency with accounting software applications. Knowledge of Oracle EPM related programs is a plus. #J-18808-Ljbffr