Project Controller POST NUMBER: 453809
Our client is seeking a highly analytical and systems savvy Project Controller with a flair for FP&A. This role serves as the key financial advisor for project and business unit decision-making, ensuring accurate revenue recognition, robust forecasting, and cost control. The ideal candidate is equally skilled in financial strategy and operational detail, with a deep understanding of SAP (or like ERP system), US GAAP and project accounting.
Key Responsibilities
POC Accounting & Revenue Recognition-
Oversee revenue and cost recognition under percentage-of-completion (POC) accounting in compliance with US GAAP.
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Validate project milestones, cost-to-complete estimates, and revenue timing.
Financial Management
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Perform cost modeling, margin validation, and impact analysis of engineering changes/customization.
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Provide actionable financial insights to guide business decisions and align outcomes with corporate objectives.
Services Financial Oversight
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Track the financial performance of T&M, fixed-price, and recurring contracts.
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Monitor labor productivity, material usage, and post-delivery impacts.
Forecasting & Planning
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Develop and maintain accurate financial forecasts for projects and OPEX at the business unit level.
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Continuously update forecasts based on scope, cost structure, and resource changes.
OPEX Analysis & Forecasting
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Analyze operating expenses, spending trends, and cost drivers.
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Partner with functional leaders to optimize OPEX and ensure profitability targets are met.
Project Risk & Opportunity Management
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Identify and assess financial risks and opportunities across the portfolio.
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Recommend mitigation strategies to protect financial outcomes.
Reporting & Performance Analysis
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Deliver regular financial reports, KPI dashboards, and variance analyses.
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Provide executive summaries with insights on cost, margin, backlog health, and forecast accuracy.
Budgeting & Cost Control
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Support annual and project-level budgeting processes.
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Monitor and control expenses to ensure alignment with approved budgets.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
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Work closely with Finance, Project Management, Engineering, Services, and Operations to align strategies and execution.
Compliance & Internal Controls
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Ensure adherence to company policies, SOX/internal controls, and US GAAP.
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Prepare documentation for internal and external audits.
Continuous Improvement
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Drive process improvements in financial reporting, cost tracking, and forecasting automation.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
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5 years of project financial management experience, preferably in engineering, manufacturing, or services.
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Strong knowledge of US GAAP, POC accounting, and revenue recognition.
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Strong understanding of ERP and financial planning tools.
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Advanced Excel skills; experience with data visualization tools a plus.
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Excellent analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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