Global Project Controls & Billing Analyst

Fortna; Xico; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortna in Veracruz, Mexico, seeks a Senior Project Controls Accountant to manage the financial performance of client projects and support international purchasing and tax issues. The role interacts with management across the organization and influences project profitability.

You will lead billing activities, implement earned value measurement, and collaborate with finance and procurement to ensure accurate reporting and cash flow. Travel approximately 5% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Minimum of eight years of related accounting experience.
• Advanced English.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (5% approx).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general business software.
• Ability to work in a high-growth environment and rapidly changing organization.

Responsibilities

• Managing the financial aspects of assigned Client projects in support of the delivery project manager.
• Providing support for international projects including contract development and conformance with company standards, risk mitigation, project reporting and project status.
• Managing project billings activities, including review and validation of contact milestones, progress billings, change orders, and customer invoicing.
• Leading customer-facing discussions related to billing, payment status, contract payment terms, and disputed invoices to support positive cash flow performance.
• Implementing effective performance measurement (earned value) processes with the project management team.
• Interfacing with project accountants assigned as support on projects.
• Supporting Finance with international tax reporting issues (corporate and individual).
• Supporting Procurement as required on international purchases, importing, duties, etc.
• Effectively communicating with project managers regarding contract documents, change orders and other contract modifications, approvals, and any additional services.
• Analyzing project variances including delayed collections and forecasted cost overruns.
• Adequately communicating this information to management.
• Maintaining a continuous line of communication to rectify any open issues.
• Implementing agreed-upon process improvements to all aspects of the project controls/earned value measurement function.

Skills

Advanced English

Excel proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics AX

Infor LN

Job description

Fortna in Veracruz, Mexico, seeks a Senior Project Controls Accountant to manage the financial performance of client projects and support international purchasing and tax issues. The role interacts with management across the organization and influences project profitability.

You will lead billing activities, implement earned value measurement, and collaborate with finance and procurement to ensure accurate reporting and cash flow. Travel approximately 5% is required.