Finance & Accounting Director — Strategy, Governance & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Wellness program

Job summary

DPR Construction in Pasadena, CA is seeking a senior finance and accounting leader to guide financial planning, reporting, and governance across multiple business units and regions.

The role partners with executive leadership to optimize financial strategy, manage project accounting, risk, and controls, and develop teams. A CPA/CCIFP or MBA is preferred, with 12+ years of relevant experience in construction or related industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field or equivalent experience required.

Responsibilities

• Leads financial planning, forecasting, and reporting processes for assigned business units, including development of business plans and long-range projections across multiple business units or operational segments.
• Advises regional and business unit leadership on financial performance, risks, and opportunities to support decision-making and business 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 to ensure accurate financial outcomes.
• Manages and develops finance and accounting team members, including performance oversight and career development.
• Leads evaluation of claims, exposures, and financial risks, and aligns with partners to support resolution strategies.
• Ensures compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls, including audit support and financial statement accuracy, and drives implementation of financial governance standards across multiple business units.

Skills

Financial planning

Forecasting

Team leadership

Risk management

Financial reporting

Governance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field

Job description

DPR Construction in Pasadena, CA is seeking a senior finance and accounting leader to guide financial planning, reporting, and governance across multiple business units and regions.

The role partners with executive leadership to optimize financial strategy, manage project accounting, risk, and controls, and develop teams. A CPA/CCIFP or MBA is preferred, with 12+ years of relevant experience in construction or related industries.