Project Controller

Mesa Associates, Inc.; Chattanooga, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesa Associates, Inc. is seeking a Project Controller in the United States to manage budgets, forecasts, and cost tracking for multiple engineering projects. You will prepare monthly financial reports, analyze variances, and monitor expenditures to identify risks and opportunities.

You will collaborate with project managers to ensure alignment with scope and schedule. The role requires strong project accounting knowledge, analytical skills, and effective communication of financial insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field preferred.
• 4 years of related work experience required.
• Strong understanding of financial principles, cost control, and project accounting.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining project budgets, forecasts, and cost tracking systems for assigned projects.
• Preparing monthly financial reports, variance analyses, and earned value metrics.
• Monitoring project expenditures and identifying cost overruns, risks, and opportunities.
• Supporting the preparation and review of client invoices and ensuring timely billing.
• Collaborating with Project Managers to ensure financial alignment with project scope and schedule.
• Assisting in the development of change orders and budget revisions.
• Ensuring compliance with Mesa's financial policies, procedures, and client requirements.
• Participating in project reviews and providing financial insights to support project decisions.
• Maintaining documentation for audits, internal reviews, and client reporting.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives in project control processes and tools.

Skills

Project accounting

Cost control

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analyses

Financial reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Excel

Financial reporting tools

Job description

PDT - General / Power Delivery Transmission & Distribution

The Project Controller role is a mid-level professional position within the Transmission and Distribution (T&D) Engineering business unit at Mesa. This position is responsible for managing the financial performance and control processes for multiple engineering projects. The Project Controller works closely with Project Managers, Program Managers, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, and reporting. This role requires a strong understanding of project accounting, financial analysis, and cost control principles. The Project Controller is expected to proactively identify financial risks, support decision-making, and contribute to the overall profitability and efficiency of the business unit. This position requires analytical thinking, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate financial insights effectively.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining project budgets, forecasts, and cost tracking systems for assigned projects.
• Preparing monthly financial reports, variance analyses, and earned value metrics.
• Monitoring project expenditures and identifying cost overruns, risks, and opportunities.
• Supporting the preparation and review of client invoices and ensuring timely billing.
• Collaborating with Project Managers to ensure financial alignment with project scope and schedule.
• Assisting in the development of change orders and budget revisions.
• Ensuring compliance with Mesa's financial policies, procedures, and client requirements.
• Participating in project reviews and providing financial insights to support project decisions.
• Maintaining documentation for audits, internal reviews, and client reporting.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives in project control processes and tools.
• Strong understanding of financial principles, cost control, and project accounting.
• Advanced analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to Mesa's safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Preferred

• Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Required

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Preferred

• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Bachelors or better in Accounting or related field.

Bachelors or better in Business Administration or related field.

Experience

Required

4 years: Related work experience required.

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