Junior Project Controller

Intellecruit; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic workforce solutions firm is seeking a Junior Project Controller to join their remote team. You will be responsible for tracking costs, managing estimates, and ensuring compliance with accounting policies. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, 5 years of relevant experience, and strong skills in financial analysis. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance project delivery while supporting process improvements. This role requires excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of project management methodologies.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in financial management.
• Demonstrated experience in financial analysis and reporting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Track costs and manage estimates.
• Present financial variance analysis to management.
• Drive improvements in project delivery.

Skills

Financial analysis

Process improvement

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline

Tools

MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio)

ServiceNow PPM

Job description

NO C2C - 12 MONTH CONTRACT AND REMOTE

As a Junior Project Controller, you will play a critical role in financial management and project control within the organization. You will be responsible for tracking costs, managing estimates, and ensuring alignment with IT Accounting Policy. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, analyze financial variance, and support process improvements. Your attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and commitment to our values will be key in driving project success.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in a related discipline (Computer Science, Engineering, Accounting, Finance, Economics) or equivalent work experience.
• 5 years of experience.
• Demonstrated experience in financial analysis and reporting.
• Demonstrated experience in leading multiple process improvement initiatives.
• Ability to work independently across multiple functional domains.
• Demonstrated relevant experience in the development and coaching of other team members.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong experience with MS Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Visio).
• Aptitude for attention to detail, accuracy, precision, and logic.
• Demonstrated strong process orientation and analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Experience with ServiceNow PPM or other similar Portfolio and Project Management tool is a plus.
• Understanding of various Project Management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Iterative) is a plus.
• Utilities Industry experience is a plus.
• Must exhibit the Client Way and incorporate values into work activities and initiatives: Personal Accountability, Integrity, Results, Inclusion, and Teamwork.

Responsibilities:

• Track costs and ensure they align with IT Accounting Policy.
• Manage the monthly Present Estimate (Forecast) process.
• Reconcile Budget to Actuals (Cost & Hours).
• Track project-related accruals (services, software, and other related costs).
• Present financial variance analysis to business partners and management.
• Develop and maintain Resource and Cost Plans in ServiceNow PPM.
• Manage the Change Control process (PCRs) and associated documentation and reporting.
• Manage Contingency Management process-associated documentation and reporting.
• Reconcile Resource Plans to internal (Workbrain) and external (ServiceNow) timecard systems.
• Accountable for the development of formal program progress reports and associated processes/tooling.
• Create and actively participate in Project Controller Community of Practice (COP).
• Drive continuous improvements into our processes and tools to improve project delivery.