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 complex accounting activities and ensures accuracy, compliance, and consistency across financial operations at the corporate or entity level, not aligned to project accounting delivery. Serves as a subject-matter expert for technical accounting issues, complex reconciliations, and financial analysis. Partners with cross-functional teams to optimize systems, strengthen internal controls, and enhance reporting quality. Guides and mentors accountants and senior accountants, promoting development and best practices across the accounting function. Provides actionable insights that inform business decisions and support DPR Construction’s operational and strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities:

Leads and reviews complex journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with accounting standards and company policy.

Serves as a technical expert and primary contact for complex accounting issues, providing interpretation of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal policies.

Coordinates and reviews month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring completeness and consistency across business units and project teams.

Develops and implements process improvement and automation initiatives to increase efficiency, accuracy, and internal control effectiveness.

Collaborates with finance, operations, and leadership teams to provide financial insight, variance analysis, and recommendations that influence strategic decisions.

Supports audits and regulatory reviews by preparing advanced analyses, schedules, and responses to auditor inquiries.

Mentors accountants and senior accountants, providing guidance, training, and review to ensure quality and adherence to best practices.

Education Qualifications:

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

Work Experience:

6–8 years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, general ledger management, or a related field required.

Experience leading complex accounting processes and mentoring less experienced professionals required.

Certifications and Licenses:

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license 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.