Finance & Accounting Director - Strategic Leader, Construction

DPR Construction; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

Wellness programs

Competitive compensation

Job summary

DPR Construction in San Diego seeks a senior finance leader to direct accounting for multiple business units, drive accurate reporting, forecasting and financial planning, and act as a strategic advisor to regional and unit leadership.

This role leads project accounting, risk management, internal controls, and governance, partners with executives to set financial strategy, and guides a team across backlog, pipeline, and active work to deliver value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Responsibilities

• Leads financial planning, forecasting, and reporting processes for assigned business units across multiple segments.
• Advises regional and business unit leadership on financial performance, risks, and opportunities to support strategy.
• Reviews and evaluates project financial performance, including backlog, cost trends, labor productivity, and risk/reserve positions.
• Oversees project accounting practices, including billing, cash flow management, and cost control.
• Manages and develops finance and accounting team members, including performance oversight and career development.
• Leads evaluation of claims, exposures, and financial risks, aligning with partners on resolution strategies.
• Ensures compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and audit support across multiple units.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Job description

DPR Construction in San Diego seeks a senior finance leader to direct accounting for multiple business units, drive accurate reporting, forecasting and financial planning, and act as a strategic advisor to regional and unit leadership.

This role leads project accounting, risk management, internal controls, and governance, partners with executives to set financial strategy, and guides a team across backlog, pipeline, and active work to deliver value.