Finance Project Controller

Poutrix; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Finance Project Controller in Boston to manage project information and revenue recognition in a collaborative, business-facing role. Ideal candidates will have a relevant accounting degree, strong communication skills, and the ability to multitask effectively. This position offers a competitive salary, solid benefits, and the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects for sustainable solutions.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

15 days of PTO

Nine paid holidays

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting required.
• CPA/CA/CIMA is an advantage.
• Strong technical, commercial, and delivery skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project monitoring and invoicing.
• Maintain project reporting with Power BI.
• Participate in monthly project reviews.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Technical acumen

Commercial acumen

Ability to multitask

Education

Relevant accounting degree

Post-graduate qualifications (CPA/CA/CIMA)

Job description

As an Arcadian, you already help us deliver world-leading sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. You are part of our global business comprising 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life.

Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can continue to solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.

The Finance Project Controller is responsible for ensuring proper project information and correct accounting for revenue recognition across the Arcadis project portfolio. Good business acumen, attention to detail, as well as a thorough understanding of risk management and accounting principles relating to the recognition of revenue and costs, are all essential. This is a business-facing role where the job holder interacts regularly with commercial operations in a finance business partner capacity (challenge and build) and adds value to commercial decision-making. The Project Controller is a highly visible role, and so the job holder must be comfortable working across all levels of the business, including senior management.

Role accountabilities:

1. Project oversight and monitoring in integrated project management software.
2. Coordinate with project managers/directors and clients for all aspects of invoicing projects, and issuing of billings in a timely fashion.
3. Maintain/update project reporting information using Power BI tools.
4. Monitor receivables, follow up on collections, and update Collections Module to help forecast timing of invoicing and estimated collection dates.
5. Be flexible and able to multi-task, as deliverable requirements can change rapidly.
6. Participate in monthly project reviews on major projects to ensure accurate financial reporting and understand key concerns of the project delivery team (e.g., contract finalization, work delivery, resourcing, client communication, upcoming variations, amendments, and OH&S concerns).
7. Perform other duties as required by your manager or Arcadis.
8. Ensure familiarity and compliance with Healthy and Safety regulations and guidelines.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Relevant accounting degree.
• Post-graduate qualifications (CPA/CA/CIMA) are an advantage.
• Technical, commercial, and delivery acumen.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, both internally and externally.
• Ability to multitask and adhere to deadlines.

Continue your career journey as an Arcadian.

We believe everyone’s contribution matters. We are pioneering a skills-based approach, allowing you to harness your experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize our collective impact.

You’ll be doing meaningful work, helping deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark on your career, colleagues, clients, life, and the world around you.

Together, we can create a lasting legacy.

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We want you to bring your best self to work. We are committed to equality and inclusion and aim to be an employer of choice. We are an equal opportunity employer, encouraging women, minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans to apply. We prohibit discrimination based on race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, veteran status, or any other protected basis.

Arcadis offers benefits for full-time and part-time positions, including medical, dental, vision, EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D, life insurance, paid parental leave, reward & recognition programs, well-being benefits, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. We offer nine paid holidays and 15 days of PTO per year. The salary range is $57,786 - $77,048, based on experience, education, location, and other factors.