Hybrid Project Controller: Finance, Schedules & Risk

Kranz-Consulting; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kranz-Consulting seeks a Project Controller in Fremont, CA for a hybrid role partnering with project managers to oversee budgets, schedules, and cost control across multiple projects. You will prepare cost and schedule reports, monitor ETC/EAC, and identify cost savings and risks before they become problems.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field, 5+ years in finance with project-based experience, NetSuite proficiency, and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in finance and accounting analysis, preferably with project-based experience.
• Experience with NetSuite or a similar ERP system preferred (training provided).
• PMP certification or equivalent is a plus.
• Comfortable using AI tools such as Claude.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and monitor project work breakdown structures, schedules, and budgets.
• Track cost variances against budget and forecast ETC and EAC.
• Track, document, and communicate changes in project scope, cost, and schedule.
• Partner with project managers and site leadership to drive budget accountability and cost management.
• Prepare and maintain project cost, schedule, and risk analysis reports.
• Develop and analyze performance metrics to track project progress and identify areas for improvement.
• Identify cost savings and risks, and support financial risk mitigation strategies.
• Manage project invoices and ensure timely collection.
• Adhere to accounting guidelines and relevant regulations.
• Support project closeout, reconciling final costs against baseline.
• Additional duties assigned by management

Skills

Advanced Excel

AI tools

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field

PMP certification

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Kranz-Consulting seeks a Project Controller in Fremont, CA for a hybrid role partnering with project managers to oversee budgets, schedules, and cost control across multiple projects. You will prepare cost and schedule reports, monitor ETC/EAC, and identify cost savings and risks before they become problems.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in finance or related field, 5+ years in finance with project-based experience, NetSuite proficiency, and advanced Excel skills.