Project Controller

Ledcor; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Project Controller to ensure financial integrity across high-impact projects. This role involves managing budgets, providing detailed financial reports, and mentoring a team of Project Accountants. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in operational accounting, particularly within the construction industry, and will play a critical role in project success.

Benefits

Work from home options

Competitive total rewards package

Opportunities for skill development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in operational Accounting.
• Experience in Construction, Telecom, or Manufacturing industries preferred.
• Strong knowledge of contractual and commercial terms.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budgets and provide insightful financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms and project closeouts.
• Prepare and present executive-level project progress reports.

Skills

Financial Acumen

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Leadership

Communication

Education

Post-secondary business degree

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

As a Project Controller, you'll play a key role in ensuring the financial integrity of exciting, high-impact projects. You’ll have the opportunity to manage project budgets, provide insightful reporting, oversee cost management, and lead financial forecasting efforts. With your deep understanding of contract requirements, you’ll ensure accurate billing and financial compliance, working closely with project managers, contractors, and the finance team to deliver projects on time and within budget.

In this leadership role, you’ll guide and mentor the Project Accountants, overseeing critical activities like accounting administration, cost reporting, and audit participation. Your ability to lead, train, and provide performance management will be crucial in fostering a high-performing, motivated team that drives project success. You'll also have the opportunity to shape the team's career development, ensuring growth and long-term achievement.

Join our Financial Operations team today!

Essential Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with Builder’s Lien Act, holdback requirements, payment processes, contract terms, and project closeouts
• Collaborate with the project management team to complete monthly management reviews and deliver accurate cost reports
• Prepare and present performance summaries and executive-level project progress reports to leadership
• Develop and monitor project budgets, forecasts, and financial plans, ensuring project expenditures align with financial guidelines and goals
• Manage cost and profitability reporting for projects, ensuring alignment with key performance metrics
• Guide the team in preparing LEMs, invoices, and progress claims, ensuring adherence to approval processes and contract terms
• Provide timely and accurate financial reports and information to the Project Management & Operations teams as required
• Investigate financial anomalies and inquiries, providing interpretation and resolution as necessary

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in operational Accounting
• Experience in supporting industries such as Construction, Telecom, or Manufacturing
• Post-secondary business degree preferred
• Strong knowledge of contractual, legal, and commercial terms within the construction industry
• Working knowledge of construction methods and processes
• Strong financial acumen, including equipment utilization, rates, capital decisions, and profitability analysis
• Proficiency in construction accounting principles and software systems
• Excellent analytical skills with a keen attention to detail, along with advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines
• Experience with construction administration, contract terms, and familiarity with JD Edwards is a plus

Work Conditions:

• This position offers work from home options with the understanding that at times you may be required to attend the office or travel to the project site as business needs require

Additional Information

The Ledcor Group of Companies is one of North America’s most diversified construction companies. Ledcor is a company built on a rich history of long-standing project successes.

Ledcor has been recognized as a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial well-being. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page . Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email .

All applicants must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Ledcor participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. E-Verify is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security

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