A Project Accountant organizes and maintains financial records for a project. Creates project accounts and oversees project expenses and billing. Monitors project budget and budget variances.
A leading provider of electrical contracting and energy solutions specializing in complex commercial and industrial projects, including renewable energy and EV infrastructure.
The Growth:
Experiencing rapid growth through strategic acquisitions that continue to expand capabilities and market reach.
The Position:
Reporting to the CFO, this newly created position will lead project accounting and financial analysis efforts, providing insights that support operational decision-making and drive profitable growth
The Opportunity:
Join a rapidly growing, acquisition-driven organization at an exciting stage of expansion, where you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the finance function and help support the company's continued growth.
Project Controller Key Responsibilities:
Lead project financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, job costing, and profitability analysis. Own WIP reporting, revenue recognition, monthly close support, and project cash flow forecasting. Partner with project managers to develop budgets, validate estimates, and drive informed financial decision-making. Monitor project performance, identify cost overruns and margin risks, and implement corrective actions. Deliver timely financial reporting, variance analysis, and executive-level dashboards to leadership. Improve financial processes, reporting capabilities, and ERP utilization while supporting integration efforts tied to company growth and acquisitions. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 5+ years of accounting, financial analysis, or project accounting experience, preferably within construction, electrical contracting, or a project-based environment. Strong knowledge of job costing, WIP reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and project financial management. Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills. Experience with ERP systems and project management platforms with integrated job-costing functionality. Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with operations and executive leadership. #LI-MV1 #
