Global Project Controller - Budget, Forecast & EV Leader

Hitachi Rail; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Vacation

Training & Development

Flextime

Work/Life Programs

Job summary

Hitachi Rail is seeking a Project Controller to thrive in a fast-paced environment in Pittsburgh, PA. The role spans administrative to strategic tasks, reporting to support project budgeting, cash flow, and control.

You will work with SAP, PCS, and Primavera, ensuring accurate cost-to-complete estimates and timely variance explanations. The ideal candidate has 3–4 years in a controller-like role, strong experience in project controls, contract management, and revenue recognition, with excellent

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience as Controller or similar role.
• Experience in Project Controlling and Contract Management, including cost/margin analysis.
• Experience in revenue recognition and free-cash-flow analysis.
• Knowledge of claim management and forecasting variances.
• Knowledge of Project Management basics.
• Proficiency with SAP, especially CO module.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Outlook skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and multitasking ability.
• Proactive deal management in complex projects.
• Strong communication in a multicultural environment.
• Demonstrated teamwork and flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Develop the Work Breakdown Structure and project budgets with the project team.
• Create accurate cost-to-complete estimates and percent complete evaluations.
• Track and report budget/forecast vs actual spend using SAP, PCS, and Primavera; provide variance explanations.
• Review latest schedule and quarterly Earned Value reporting with the Project Planner.
• Monthly reporting of project results.
• Assist with Change Orders and potential claims tracking for additional work.
• Support project manager in tracking invoicing and cash flow.
• Prepare quarterly forecasts and annual budget with KPI reporting.
• Monitor project health and flag red-flag risks.

Skills

Controller exp

Project controlling

Revenue recognition

Claim management

PM basics

SAP CO

Excel & Outlook

Attention to detail

Deal management

Proactivity

Multicultural communication

Team player

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Tools

SAP CO

Job description

Hitachi Rail is seeking a Project Controller to thrive in a fast-paced environment in Pittsburgh, PA. The role spans administrative to strategic tasks, reporting to support project budgeting, cash flow, and control.

You will work with SAP, PCS, and Primavera, ensuring accurate cost-to-complete estimates and timely variance explanations. The ideal candidate has 3–4 years in a controller-like role, strong experience in project controls, contract management, and revenue recognition, with excellent