Project Controller

TechnipFMC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TechnipFMC in Houston, TX seeks an experienced Project Controller to join our multicultural team. You will manage costs, forecast, and provide month-end support, ensuring alignment with budgets and EAC reviews.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s in accounting/finance, 4+ years of accounting with project accounting experience, strong ERP (SAP) knowledge, and advanced Excel skills. You will act independently, lead when needed, and ensure internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration or equivalent years of work experience.
• Minimum of 4+ years accounting experience, with minimum 2-3 years in project accounting experience.
• Good understanding of Accounting and Financial theory and principles.
• Advanced personal computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and experience in an ERP environment, SAP preferred.
• Demonstrated solid ability to work independently and solve complex, non-recurring problems. Demonstrated leadership/supervisor ability. Strong communication skills

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Senior Controller and Project Manager in managing costs and revenue vs budget
• Provide month end support by preparing journal entries and working capital support by assisting project manager in A/R collections and ensuring required comments are updated
• Provide financial support to the project team to include but not limited to WBS/Project creation, financial reporting, collections, project close-out, monthly EAC and project reviews
• Proficiency in project financial management - creating and maintaining billing milestones, tracking labor and material costs, understanding different commercial terms (cost plus, fixed price, time and material), managing invoicing and collections, analyzing project actual, committed and planned costs
• Maintain good internal controls and policies based on accounting principles and financial standards with regards to project accounting
• Assist with process improvements in the month end process, billing process, and operations
• Proactively review established accounting practices and procedures
• Assist with implementing changes where applicable to enhance the department’s efficiencies and effectiveness

Skills

Project financing

Accounting principles

ERP SAP

Advanced Excel

Independent work

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

TechnipFMC is committed to driving real change in the energy industry. Our ambition is to build a sustainable future through relentless innovation and global collaboration – and we want you to be part of it. You’ll be joining a culture that values curiosity, expertise, and ideas as well as equal opportunities, inclusion, and authenticity. Bring your unique energy to our team of more than 21,000 people worldwide, and discover a rewarding, fulfilling, and varied career that you can take in anywhere you want to go.

Job Purpose

At TechnipFMC we deliver critical projects of a scale, scope and difficulty that you simply won’t find anywhere else. We are looking for an experienced Project Controller who can join our multicultural team in Houston, Texas.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Senior Controller and Project Manager in managing costs and revenue vs budget
• Provide month end support by preparing journal entries and working capital support by assisting project manager in A/R collections and ensuring required comments are updated
• Provide financial support to the project team to include but not limited to WBS/Project creation, financial reporting, collections, project close-out, monthly EAC and project reviews
• Proficiency in project financial management - creating and maintaining billing milestones, tracking labor and material costs, understanding different commercial terms (cost plus, fixed price, time and material), managing invoicing and collections, analyzing project actual, committed and planned costs
• Maintain good internal controls and policies based on accounting principles and financial standards with regards to project accounting
• Assist with process improvements in the month end process, billing process, and operations
• Proactively review established accounting practices and procedures
• Assist with implementing changes where applicable to enhance the department’s efficiencies and effectiveness

You are meant for this job if

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration or equivalent years of work experience
• Minimum of 4+ years accounting experience, with minimum 2-3 years in project accounting experience
• Good understanding of Accounting and Financial theory and principles
• Advanced personal computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and experience in an ERP environment, SAP preferred
• Demonstrated solid ability to work independently and solve complex, non-recurring problems. Demonstrated leadership/supervisor ability. Strong communication skills

Skills

Project Financing

Being a global leader in the energy industry requires an inclusive and diverse environment. TechnipFMC promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion by ensuring equal opportunities to all ages, races, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations, gender expressions, disabilities, or all other pluralities. We celebrate who you are and what you bring. Every voice matters and we encourage you to add to our culture.

TechnipFMC respects the rights and dignity of those it works with and promotes adherence to internationally recognized human rights principles for those in its value chain.