Senior Project Finance Controller

DPR Construction; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

DPR Construction is seeking a senior financial leader to oversee budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for large-scale projects in the Fort Lauderdale area. This role partners with project and regional leadership to deliver financial insights that drive project performance and profitability.

The position manages project accounting resources, cash flow, and compliance, coordinating across multiple projects and providing strategic financial guidance throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in accounting, finance, financial planning and analysis or a related field
• Experience supporting large-scale or complex projects with financial accountability
• Experience in construction, manufacturing, extraction, or a related industry
• Experience leading financial operations across multiple projects, programs, or business segments
• 2–4 years of experience in a managerial capacity
• Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred

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

Skills

Financial leadership

Forecasting

Budgeting

Project accounting

Risk analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field

Job description

DPR Construction is seeking a senior financial leader to oversee budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for large-scale projects in the Fort Lauderdale area. This role partners with project and regional leadership to deliver financial insights that drive project performance and profitability.

The position manages project accounting resources, cash flow, and compliance, coordinating across multiple projects and providing strategic financial guidance throughout the project lifecycle.