Program Controls Manager

Cornerstone Concilium, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is looking for a skilled professional to manage program budgets and financial forecasting in Baltimore. The ideal candidate will have at least 15 years of experience and a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting. Responsibilities include cost management, analyzing data trends, and overseeing financial compliance with contracts. On-site presence is required at least three days a week. Competitive compensation package offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of experience required.
• Expertise in financial acumen and project cost management.

Responsibilities

• Manages overall program budgets and forecasts costs.
• Identifies cost-saving opportunities and mitigates financial risks.
• Maintains the cost control system and procedures.
• Analyzes cost data and identifies trends.
• Reviews contractor invoices for compliance.

Skills

Financial acumen

Project cost management expertise

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Good problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or relevant discipline

Tools

MS Excel

Project management software

Cost control systems

Job description

Responsibilities

Manages and oversees the overall program budgets, actual costs, forecasts, and cost contingency.

Collects and reports out on budgets, Commitments, actuals, incurred, contingency, and forecast costs.

Works with project management to complete projects within the allocated budget. Identifies cost-saving opportunities and mitigating financial risks in coordination with the risk management team.

Maintains the cost control system and following cost management procedures.

Analyzes cost data to identify trends and discrepancies.

Collects cost impacts for potential changes and implementing changes upon approval.

Reviews contractor invoices for compliance with contract from a financial perspective.

Overseas the cost management team to ensure alignment and support is being provided across the program appropriately and effectively.

Develops, maintains, and improves cost management processes, procedures, guidelines, and templates. Works closely with Amtrak Finance

Qualifications

• Financial acumen, project cost management expertise, attention to detail, good communication skills, good problem-solving skills.
• Expert with MS Excel and experience with project management software or cost control systems.
• 15 Minimum Years of Experience required.

Degree Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or relevant discipline, or, equivalent combination of post – secondary education and training

Expected Position Start Date: 3/17/2025

Position Location: A minimum: 3 days per week in person at the Integrated Program Office in Baltimore