Project Control Level III

Akima; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Facilities & Ground Logistics is seeking a Project Control III to support project financial performance. The role focuses on planning, tracking, forecasting, and reporting to drive cost efficiency and informed decision-making across programs.

Responsibilities include month-end close, variance analysis, baselining, and coordination with program teams. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement near Huntsville, AL, with opportunities for growth in FP&A and project controls.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting financial information to stakeholders.
• 5+ years in financial analysis, FP&A, or project controls.
• Excel proficiency including VLOOKUP, SUMIF, and PivotTables.
• Solid understanding of EACs, ETCs, unbilled analysis, and core project financial concepts.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Managers in driving financial performance through planning, tracking, and reporting.
• Consolidate, analyze, and present monthly and quarterly forecasts; review labor utilization insights.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for data requests, financial analyses, and issue resolution.
• Complete month-end close: cost, revenue, and accrual reconciliations; highlight variances.
• Develop baselines and EACs with program leadership; monitor variances and forecasts.
• Manage AR/AP, invoicing, and billing status; ensure accuracy and collections.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Financial analysis / FP&A

Excel proficiency

EACs / ETCs / unbilled analysis

Tools

Costpoint

Cognos

Job description

Akima Facilities & Ground Logistics is looking for a Project Control III.

Responsibilities

• General Responsibilities
  • Support Project Managers in driving project financial performance through effective planning, tracking, and reporting.
  • Consolidate, analyze, and present monthly and quarterly financial forecasts. Review labor utilisation across the organization and provide insights that support operational decision‑making.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for data requests, financial analyses, and issue resolution.
• Month End Close:
  • Complete month‑end accounting tasks, including cost, revenue, and accrual reconciliations.
  • Analyze monthly financial results and deliver clear, timely reports that highlight budget impacts and contract performance.
  • Identify and explain potential over/under variances in revenue and margin recognition.
  • Interpret and communicate drivers behind revenue and gross margin variances against forecast.
  • Present project financial performance during corporate reviews in a concise, professional manner.
  • Collaborate with program teams to validate cost inputs, schedule updates, and performance metrics affecting financial outcomes.
• Budgeting and Financial Analysis:
  • Develop baseline, working budgets, and EACs (Estimate At Complete) in partnership with program leadership.
  • Monitor project actuals, identify variances, communicate issues, and drive resolution.
  • Track outstanding project commitments to maintain financial accuracy. Produce monthly financial forecasts and execute detailed variance analysis. Analyze project reports, identify trends or issues, and recommend corrective actions.
  • Initiate and oversee project setup activities within financial management systems (Costpoint).
• Project Accounts Receivable / Accounts Payable:
  • Ensure timely and accurate processing of subcontractor and vendor payments.
  • Prepare customer‑specific invoice backup documentation as needed.
  • Monitor the billing and payment status of customer invoices and support collection efforts.
  • Identify and address incorrect charges, ensuring proper holds and corrections.
  • Perform unbilled revenue and accrual calculations.
  • Track contractual obligations and deliverables to maintain compliance.
  • Review purchase request documentation to ensure accuracy and adherence to requirements.
• Project Team Support:
  • Assist in identifying and analyzing project risks.
  • Support preparation and execution of internal and external project reviews.
  • Contribute to schedule updates, analysis, contract deliverables and reporting.
  • Initiate and track Purchase Orders.
  • Generate, analyze, and interpret project financial reports.
  • Communicate timecard and expense policies to project personnel.
  • Proactively monitor project timesheets, identify errors, and ensure timely resolution.
  • Review project‑related expenses for accuracy and timely processing.
  • Provide earned value calculations and analysis when required.
  • Project closeout activities.
• Contracts:
  • Review and interpret contracts, subcontracts, and agreements to ensure accurate project setup and compliance with reporting requirements.
  • Assist with pricing extensions and bid development for new opportunities.
  • Prepare funding notifications (including 75% letters) in accordance with contract requirements.
  • Conduct variance analysis and identify risks to schedule, cost, and performance baselines.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to a variety of stakeholders.
• 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, FP&A, or project controls role.
• Excel proficiency, including VLOOKUP, SUMIF, and PivotTables.
• Solid understanding of EACs, ETCs, unbilled analysis, and core project financial concepts.
• This hybrid position requires that you live within commuting distance from Huntsville, AL

Desired Qualifications

• Experience using Costpoint and Cognos.

Job ID

2026-25187

Work Type

Hybrid

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Facilities Operations (AFO), an Akima company, is not just another federal facilities contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At AFO, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, AFO provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, AFO sustains mission readiness and ensures quality of life by maintaining high value assets and operations at peak performance and successfully manages these operations through accurately forecasting, managing, and aggressively controlling costs.

As an AFO employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.