Finance Project Controller (GT25061320)

Gtsc; Sully Square (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GTSC seeks an experienced Project Controller to oversee project financial performance, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements in a government contracting environment. The role demands a strong background in finance and project management with responsibilities including monitoring costs, preparing billing, and conducting risk analysis. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree and over 10 years of relevant experience, excelling in communication and personnel management. This full-time position offers a hybrid work model post-probation, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Health

Dental

Vision

Generous vacation and holiday leave

Flexible Spending Account

Group Life insurance

Short/Long-term Disability

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience working for a Federal Government Contractor.
• Solid understanding of all contract types, FAR regulations, government compliance.
• Ability to present to Senior Leadership.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for monitoring and reporting on the financial performance of projects.
• Analyses and communicates project financial performance to project managers and senior management.
• Supports project audits and compliance reviews.

Skills

Financial performance monitoring

Cost analysis

Risk management

Project auditing

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or Business-related field

Tools

Unanet

Deltek CostPoint

Excel

Job description

GTSC is a dynamic Government contracting firm that offers IT, consulting & engineering services directly to the Federal Government or to other prime contracting companies. Our staff members are expert in all aspects of IT, as well as support services to the country's veteran community.`

We are currently seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented professional to join our Finance team as Project Controller. This critical role will report directly to the Sr. Corporate Controller.

The Project Controller will be responsible for all elements of project control within the organization. The project controller works closely with stakeholders to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements. In close coordination with Operations and Accounting/Finance will support project planning, forecasting, and risk management processes.

This is a full-time position - to become hybrid after 90-day probationary period to mandatory in office 3 days a week.

Requirements:

• The project controller is responsible for monitoring and reporting on the financial performance of projects.
• Reconcile actual vs. budget costs per project monthly and identify any variances.
• Track employees and subcontractors incurred hours and dollars.
• Ensure adequate funding availability and support timely requests for additional funding to the customer.
• Monitor project costs and expenses, ensuring accurate and timely billing, and managing change orders.
• Track and report on project costs, revenues, margins, and variances.
• Analyze and communicate project financial and operational performance to project managers and senior management.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues.
• Support project audits and compliance reviews.
• Prepare monthly billings FFP/T.

• Perform other duties as assigned. Provide effective and accurate communication of key financial metrics through the development of estimates to complete (ETC), estimates at complete (EAC), program management reviews, and other project financial deliverables.
• Perform a weekly review of project time and costs posted to Unanet/Costpoint with Project Manager to ensure accurate reporting of project activity. Follow up and take the appropriate steps to correct invalid charges.
• Manage the reclassification of incorrectly coded expenses and labor to the correct project.
• Interact with PMs on cost and revenue discrepancies.
• Monitor funding backlog against ceiling.
• Recommend adjustments, such as redistribution of funds within budget accounts, in response to changes in programs, wrap rate changes, staffing levels, and/or funds available.
• Accumulate and access historical data, such as burn rate analysis, for use in maintaining a realistic basis for future planning and forecasting.

• Audits monthly labor, ODC, material, and travel costs against ceiling & funding, ensuring accurate and timely billing.
• Handle the project control function within Unanet/Cost Point to include setting up new projects, adding in people assignments and budgets, and updating based on modifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or Business-related field.
• Minimum 10+ years' experience working for a Federal Government Contractor.
• Solid understanding of all contract types, FAR regulations, government compliance.
• Strong personnel management experience and communication skills.
• Process improvement.
• Ability to present to Senior Leadership.
• Proficiency with Unanet or Deltek CostPoint Project Module.
• Demonstrated experience with business planning/forecasting modules within Unanet, Deltek Costpoint or other DCAA-compliant accounting software.
• Experience supporting CPFF, T&M and Fixed Price contracts.
• Knowledge of government cost accounting standards and regulations.
• Ability to provide detailed financial reports to project managers, stakeholders, and senior management on project progress, including cost tracking, revenue recognition, and potential risks.
• Familiarity with multiple reporting tools including Excel and Unanet
• Ability to work in a small team with a highly collaborative manner to meet required deadlines and perform all necessary tasks.
• "Hands-on" professional with a strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Benefits - (full-time employees):

• Health, Dental, Vision
• Generous vacation and holiday leave
• Flexible Spending Account (medical and dependent)
• Group Life insurance
• Short/Long-term Disability
• Tuition assistance and/or professional development training

GTSC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting, hiring, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, regardless of sex; race; color; creed; national origin; religion; age; marital status; pregnancy; physical, mental or sensory disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

GTSC is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. If you have a disability and require assistance with our online application process, please tell us how we can help by contacting us at [e-mail]

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GTSC participates in the E-Verify program in all locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Depending on the nature of the job duties or requirements set forth by our government clients, additional screenings such as drug testing and/or credit checks may be required. These checks are conducted in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.