Project Controller

Position Summary: Responsible for preparation of internal and external financial reporting, assisting in the preparation and analysis of budgets and forecasts, preparing cash flow forecasts, and processing the monthly financial activity related to Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSG) Projects.

Responsibilities:

• Attend Project Team meetings to gain understanding of the project details to better understand and forecast project financials
• Challenge project team to ensure project is executed efficiently and cost effectively
• Reviews HRSG revenue and cost activity, makes changes as needed to modification screens in ERP to ensure accurate calculations, and enters revenue changes, project financial changes, and actual monthly costs in Excel spreadsheets for comparison to ERP.
• Prepares and reviews monthly Actual versus Budget and Forecast revenue and gross margin variances by HRSG project and prepares written analysis of significant variances
• Assists in the preparation of the monthly and quarterly reporting packages sent to the corporate office
• Prepares revenue and margin forecast spreadsheets used for annual budgets and interim forecasts
• Reviews the monthly project review reports prepared by Project Controls Coordinator and verifies that all change orders and project financial changes are accurately reported.
• Maintains records of fixed assets including approved Capital Appropriations Requests, CIP spending, and the assignment of fixed asset numbers.
• Enters capitalized fixed assets into financial systems, runs monthly depreciation reports, and tracks asset disposals.
• Prepares monthly cash forecasts for projects
• Ensure that all corporate, company and department guidelines are followed in the performance of the duties and responsibilities of this position
• Prepares data and schedules for annual financial audits by independent auditors, federal and state auditors, customer auditors, and taxing authorities
• Ensures that all reporting cutoffs and deadlines are met as per schedule as part of the weekly, bi-weekly and monthly processes in the Finance department
• Other duties and special projects as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance or relevant experience
• MBA/CPA plus
• Minimum 3 years' experience in Project Controller
• Standard Cost Accounting or Percentage of Completion Accounting a plus
• Demonstrated understanding of profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and the budgeting and forecasting process
• Computer experience with knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word and integrated accounting software
• Ability to communicate effectively, tactfully, and courteously
• Good organization skills and analytical abilities
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and respond quickly to deadlines and problems requiring immediate action

Benefits

• Health Insurance Benefits including Major Medical, Outpatient, Clinical and Maternity coverage
• Dental Benefits Family Health Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Travel Insurance while travelling on company business.
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Benefits
• Total Permanent and Disability Benefit
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation
• Provident Fund
• Overtime paid