Project Controller

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

Job summary

Ledcor Construction, Inc. seeks a Project Controller to oversee financial integrity and cost management of projects in Cincinnati. In this leadership role, you will manage project budgets, mentor accountants, and ensure compliance with contract terms, contributing to project success through effective financial oversight.

Benefits

Comprehensive rewards package

Skill development opportunities

Work-from-home options

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of operational accounting experience.
• Experience in Construction, Telecom, or Manufacturing sectors.
• Strong knowledge of contractual and legal terms within construction.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Builder’s Lien Act and payment processes.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
• Prepare performance summaries and project progress reports.

Skills

Financial Acumen

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Post-secondary business degree

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

Description

As a Project Controller, you'll play a key role in ensuring the financial integrity of high-impact projects. You’ll manage project budgets, provide insightful reporting, oversee cost management, and lead financial forecasting efforts. Your understanding of contract requirements will 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 activities like accounting administration, cost reporting, and audits. Your leadership, training, and performance management will be crucial in developing a high-performing team that drives project success. You will also shape the team’s career development for long-term growth.

Join our Financial Operations team today!

Essential Responsibilities:

1. Ensure compliance with Builder’s Lien Act, holdback requirements, payment processes, contract terms, and project closeouts.
2. Collaborate with the project management team to complete monthly management reviews and deliver accurate cost reports.
3. Prepare and present performance summaries and project progress reports to leadership.
4. Develop and monitor project budgets, forecasts, and financial plans, ensuring expenditures align with guidelines.
5. Manage cost and profitability reporting, ensuring alignment with performance metrics.
6. Guide the team in preparing LEMs, invoices, and progress claims, adhering to approval processes and contracts.
7. Provide timely financial reports and information to the Project Management & Operations teams.
8. Investigate financial anomalies and inquiries, providing interpretation and resolution.

Qualifications:

1. Minimum of 6 years of operational accounting experience.
2. Experience supporting industries such as Construction, Telecom, or Manufacturing.
3. Post-secondary business degree preferred.
4. Strong knowledge of contractual, legal, and commercial terms within construction.
5. Working knowledge of construction methods and processes.
6. Strong financial acumen, including equipment utilization, rates, and profitability analysis.
7. Proficiency in construction accounting principles and software systems.
8. Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and advanced Microsoft Office skills.
9. Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
10. Experience with construction administration and JD Edwards is a plus.

Work Conditions:

• This position offers work-from-home options, with occasional attendance at the office or project sites as required.

Additional Information

The Ledcor Group is a diversified construction company recognized as a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America. We offer a comprehensive rewards package supporting your well-being and opportunities for skill development.

Employment Equity

Ledcor values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are an equal-opportunity employer and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. We support adjustments in our hiring process for applicants with needs. Applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Ledcor participates in E-Verify to confirm work authorization.

Link: https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify

Location: Cincinnati, OH