AMFCR – LA

Join a top employer and advance your career. Aplin has partnered with a California-based company to hire an Assistant Manager, Finance & Commercial Risk! This will be a permanent, full-time opportunity in the construction sector.

Benefits & Perks

• Compensation: $135,000-$165,000 annually
• Please note, this role will be fully in-office at the client’s Glendale, California office
• Permanent Opportunity + Health and Dental Benefits.
• Hours of Operation: 7:30am to 4:30pm

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Manager, Finance & Commercial Risk to oversee financial accounting and administration for the district
  
  
• Mentor and coach direct and indirect reports, including accountants, payroll, and administrative staff
  
  
• Lead annual planning processes and drive accountability for financial performance
  
  
• Monitor receivables, cash position, and develop mitigation strategies for risks and cost deviations
  
  
• Support the development of the district’s overall risk profile, including insurance, bonding, and legal claims
  
  
• Review and negotiate contract deviations, ensuring risks and opportunities are identified and managed effectively
  
  
• Collaborate with leadership to analyze district financial results, profitability, and compliance with budgets
  
  
• Provide proactive financial analysis and guidance on project performance and owner audits
  
  
• Evaluate joint venture partner financial capability and verify owner funding sources for new projects
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
  
  
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a supervisory capacity
  
  
• Construction industry experience strongly preferred
  
  
• Advanced knowledge of accounting procedures, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
  
  
• Strong understanding of bid/contract securities, insurance, and claims management
  
  
• Intermediate experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contract language
  
  
• Skilled in financial risk evaluation, negotiation, and strategic decision-making
  
  
• Self-motivated, organized, and able to work independently with sound judgment
  
  
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and leadership skills
  
  

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.