Project Control Specialist

Finezi Inc.; Fresno (CA); Hybrid; USD 61,992 - 73,012; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company laptop

External monitors

Docking station

Job summary

A leading project management firm in California is seeking a Technical Specialist to support their Real Estate Project Management team. The successful candidate will manage financial data and SAP tasks, ensuring compliance and quality assurance. Strong knowledge of PCA, advanced Excel skills, and effective communication abilities are required. This is a hybrid role with local candidates preferred, offering a competitive pay rate of $45–$53/hr for a duration of 12 months.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of financial data including accruals and purchase orders.
• Solid understanding of PCA roles and responsibilities.
• Experience with financial reporting and variance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality reviews of Project Authorization packages.
• Conduct monthly quality checks of accrual data.
• Develop and maintain reporting dashboards for project tracking.

Skills

Financial data knowledge

PCA understanding

Advanced Excel

SAP proficiency

FRISBE knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

SAP

FRISBE

Smartsheet

Advanced MS Excel

Job description

Overview

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly detail-oriented and financially skilled Technical Specialist to support our Real Estate Project Management team. The role requires strong knowledge of financial data (schedules, accruals, purchase orders, validations), advanced Excel expertise, and solid understanding of PCA (Project Cost Accounting) responsibilities. The Specialist will be responsible for quality assurance of project financials, SAP/FRISBE data updates, reporting, and ensuring compliance with internal accounting and authorization processes.

Responsibilities

• Project Authorization & Controls
• Perform quality reviews of Project Authorization packages (JE, BC, Charter, Stage Gate Checklist, PEP, FCT, etc.) and ensure accuracy.
• Initiate schedule rebaselines, route per DOA, and track approvals in a timely manner.
• Update SAP, FRISBE, and ICC logs upon authorization and rebaseline approvals.
• Ensure purchase order (PO) data is accurately maintained in Smartsheet.
• Conduct monthly quality checks of accrual data to ensure accurate accounting of completed work.
• Post GRIPs to SAP for current period work; review and reverse aged GRIPs as applicable.
• Import project actuals from SAP into FRISBE and Forecast Tools.
• Provide recurring and ad hoc financial reports to support the PM team (spend, remaining PO commitment, variance, asbestos, accrual certification, etc.).
• Administer the Capital Labor Allocation process, including management of estimated percentages.

• Data & System Management
• Create and maintain project records in FRISBE; manage user access.
• Create and maintain SAP planning/controlling order numbers, settlement rules, operative dates.
• Administer Data Quality Assurance Guideline monthly to ensure accuracy of project financial data.
• Develop and maintain reporting dashboards and tools for project tracking.

• Accounting & Compliance
• Provide project accounting guidance, correct cost accounting errors, and coordinate journal entries.
• Support compliance with internal financial policies, controls, and audits.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and adherence to project accounting standards.

Required Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of financial data (accruals, schedules, purchase orders, validations).
• Solid understanding of PCA (Project Cost Accounting) roles and responsibilities.
• Proficiency with SAP, FRISBE, Smartsheet, and advanced MS Excel.
• Experience with financial reporting, reconciliation, and variance analysis.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and organizational skills to work with multiple stakeholders.

Equipment Provided

• Company laptop, external monitors, docking station, keyboard, mouse, HDMI connectors, and wires.
• Candidate must provide their own personal cellphone.

Job Details

• Duration: 12 Months
• Rate: $45–$53/hr on W2
• Work Mode: Hybrid (2–4 days per month onsite for office/field site visits, team meetings)
• Note: Local candidates only within service territory.

Job Function & Seniority

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Finance, Analyst, and Accounting/Auditing
• Industries: Utilities, Construction, and Real Estate

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