Assistant Projects Controller

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC in Oak Ridge, TN seeks an Assistant Projects Controller to join our DOE subcontractor project office. You will manage project finances, invoices, and close activities while supporting project teams across disciplines.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor's degree in accounting or related field with 2–5 years of accounting experience, strong communication skills, and US citizenship. Master’s or CPA preferred.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
• 2-5 years of accounting experience.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Strong work ethic, communication skills, and ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• United States Citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Track and analyze the financial performance of assigned construction projects (budgets, costs, billings, revenue, margins, cash flow). Maintain forecasts, estimates to complete and completion; identify variances.
• Prepare and submit accurate customer invoices for assigned construction projects per contract requirements, milestones, and schedules of values.
• Manage accounts receivable, including payment tracking, aging review, customer follow-up, and billing discrepancies.
• Support monthly financial close activities (revenue recognition, accruals, reconciliations, project reporting).
• Communicate with Project Managers, Scheduling/Project Controls, Engineering, Procurement, and others to maintain accurate project financial information.
• Oversee bonding documentation and data coordination for projects; support timely bond issuance and maintenance.
• Assist with due diligence, financial reporting, and integration of potential future acquisitions.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgets & forecasting

Invoicing

Accounts receivable

Cash flow management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related

Master’s degree preferred

CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for an Assistant Projects Controller opportunity in Oak Ridge, TN.

This position is an opportunity for professional development and growth in a DOE subcontractor project office. The right candidate will be organized, flexible, able to manage confidential information, proactive, possess a strong desire to learn, eager to be a part of and support the team, and have the ability and disposition to multi-task with constant interruptions.

Job Description

As the Assistant Projects Controller, your responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following tasks:

• Track and analyze the financial performance of assigned construction projects (including budgets, actual costs, billings, revenue, margins, and cash flow). Maintain project forecasts, estimates to complete, and estimates at completion; identify and communicate cost, schedule, and margin variances.
• Prepare and submit accurate customer invoices for assigned construction projects in accordance with contract requirements, project milestones, and approved schedules of values.
• Manage the accounts receivable process for assigned projects, including payment tracking, aging review, customer follow-up, and resolution of billing discrepancies.
• Support monthly financial close activities, including revenue recognition, accruals, reconciliations, and project reporting.
• Communicate with Project Managers, Scheduling/Project Controls, Engineering, Procurement, and other stakeholders to maintain accurate project financial information and provide input for Project Status Meetings.
• Oversee bonding documentation and data coordination for assigned construction projects, supporting timely bond issuance and maintenance.
• Assist with due diligence, financial reporting, and integration of potential future acquisitions.

Qualifications And Job Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
• Master's degree preferred
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
• 2-5 years of accounting experience
• Excellent computer skills
• Strong work ethic, communication skills, and ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• United States Citizenship is required

We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.