Project Controller

Henkels & McCoy, Inc.; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Henkels & McCoy, Inc. is seeking a Project Controller I to join our dynamic team. You will serve as a bridge between operations and finance, handling job setup, project accounting, billing, cost management, forecasting, and internal controls.

This role reports to the Business Unit Controller and supports financial profitability across projects. Responsibilities include overseeing revenue recognition, accruals, expenses, and analytics; partnering with Operations, Project Management, and Finance;

Qualifications

• BS in Finance, Accounting or Project Management.
• 0-3 years of accounting, finance or project management experience.
• Strong collaboration skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the financial results for jobs/projects, including revenue recognition, accruals, expense coding, billing, analytics, controls, and cost management.
• Partner with Operations, Project Management, and Finance to understand each job's financial results and report the position.
• Monitor and analyze customer billings and open POs; track expense trends.
• Support Operations and Project Management in forecasting job/project results, including risk and opportunities.
• Ensure adherence to business processes and accounting policies to maintain internal controls and data integrity.
• Manage internal and external audit inquiries and provide timely responses.
• Maintain compliance with government and organizational reporting requirements.
• Provide consistent data for forecasting and planning, including P&L and cash flow.
• Perform ad hoc analyses to understand variances in financial and operational drivers.

Skills

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

BS in Finance/Accounting/PM

Job description

Henkels & McCoy, Inc. (H&M) is a leading utility construction firm providing critical infrastructure for the power, oil & gas pipeline, telecommunications, and gas distribution markets throughout North America. Founded in 1923, the firm adapts a century of experience to the dynamic infrastructure needs of today. H&M leverages the collective strength of its diverse disciplines to create seamless integrations between projects, clients, team members, and communities. The company has been recognized with an E. I. DuPont Safety Excellence Award.

H&M is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming. Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. We’re always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work.

Henkels & McCoy is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Engineering News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. H&M is part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization.

ROLE SUMMARY

Are you interested in accounting, finance, and operations? MasTec is seeking a Project Controller I to join our dynamic team of creators and problem-solvers. As the Project Controller I, you will serve as a conduit between operational excellence, customer satisfaction, and financial profitability. This role involves working closely with operational management to perform key responsibilities such as job setup, job / project accounting, billing, cost management, forecasting, and ensuring strong operational and financial controls. Reporting directly to the Business Unit Controller.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the financial results for jobs /projects, including, but not limited to, revenue recognition, accruals, expense coding, billing, analytics, controls, and cost management
• Partner with Operations, Project Management, and Finance to understand each job projects financial results and report that financial position, addressing ad hock questions as necessary
• Monitor and analyze customer billings, open POs, expense trends
• Support Operations and Project Management in forecasting job / project results, including risk and opportunities
• Ensure adherence to business processes and accounting policies and procedures to maintain an effective internal control environment and integrity of the books and records
• Manage audit (internal and external) inquiries and ensure timely and adequate responses are provided
• Maintain compliance with government and organizational reporting requirements
• Provide consistent and reliable data for ongoing forecasting and planning, including P&L and cash flow
• Perform ad hoc analysis to understand variances in financial and operational driver

Qualifications

• BS in Finance, Accounting or Project Management;
• Basic knowledge of GAAP, accounting processes, internal controls, and forecasting
• 0-3 years of accounting, finance or project management experience
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to communicate well
• Problem solving abilities
• Highly organized and detail oriented

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Collaborate (Plan & Align, Influence) – Build partnerships & work collaboratively w/others to meet shared objectives
• Customer Focus – Build strong customer relationships & deliver customer-centric solutions
• Instill Trust (& Exhibit Courage) – Gain the confidence & trust of others through honesty, integrity & authenticity
• Manage Ambiguity – Operate effectively, even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear
• Action Oriented – Take on new opportunities & tough challenges w/a sense of urgency, high energy & enthusiasm
• Drive Results – Consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances
• Ensure Accountability – Holding self & others accountable to meet commitments

H&M Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities