Financial Controller

TBG | The Bachrach Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A general contracting firm based in New York is seeking a Project Controller to support project teams with financial and cost controls on active construction projects. The role includes managing project budgets, preparing cost reports, and partnering with Project Managers to identify cost risks. Ideal candidates should have experience in general contracting and a solid understanding of construction cost accounting. This role is crucial for accurate budgeting and forecasting throughout project lifecycles.

Qualifications

• Experience working for a General Contractor.
• Understanding of building construction projects and job-cost accounting within a GC environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budgets, cost reports, forecasts, and cash flow tracking.
• Track commitments, subcontractor buyouts, change orders, and cost projections.
• Prepare monthly cost reports and support internal and external reporting requirements.
• Partner with Project Managers to identify cost risks and opportunities.
• Monitor job cost performance and support schedule-related cost analysis.
• Assist with project closeout, final cost reporting, and documentation.

Skills

Cost management

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Risk management

Job description

We are seeking a Project Controller to support project teams with financial and cost controls on active construction projects. This role works closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, and executive leadership to ensure accurate budgeting, forecasting, and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.

This position is ideal for someone who has worked inside a general contracting environment and understands how construction costs, schedules, change orders, and field operations interact in real time.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage project budgets, cost reports, forecasts, and cash flow tracking
• Track commitments, subcontractor buyouts, change orders, and cost projections
• Prepare monthly cost reports and support internal and external reporting requirements
• Partner with Project Managers to identify cost risks and opportunities
• Monitor job cost performance and support schedule-related cost analysis
• Assist with project closeout, final cost reporting, and documentation

Required Experience

• Experience working for a General Contractor
• Understanding of building construction projects and job-cost accounting within a GC environment