Project Controller - Mega Projects

DPR Construction; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction, a leading general contractor, seeks a Senior Project Controller to lead financial oversight for large-scale projects. You will manage budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, partnering with project and regional leadership to drive profitability and compliance across the project lifecycle.

The role requires 8+ years in accounting/finance, construction industry experience, and 2-4 years in a managerial capacity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or equivalent experience required.
• 8+ years in accounting/finance, FP&A or related field.
• Experience with large-scale or complex projects with financial accountability.
• Industry experience in construction, manufacturing, extraction, or related fields preferred.
• 2-4 years of managerial experience.
• CCIFP or CPA certifications preferred.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and reporting for large-scale projects.
• Serve as primary financial advisor to project leadership for decision support.
• Manage and develop project accounting staff and daily financial operations.
• Oversee project cost structures including labor, materials, insurance, and contracts.
• Lead financial performance reviews and consolidated forecasts for leadership.
• Monitor cash flow, billing, collections, and exposures across lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, controls, and audits across projects.

Education

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

CCIFP or CPA (certifications/licenses)

Job description

Job Description

At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.
As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

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.
Successful completion of a background check is required.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together - by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.

Explore our open opportunities at www.dpr.com/careers.