Project Controller

DNV Germany Holding GmbH; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the energy sector as a Project Controller in Houston, Texas. In this dynamic role, you will partner with Project Managers, oversee financial projects, and enhance commercial awareness. The position offers a hybrid schedule, strong benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Multiple Medical and Dental benefit plans

401(k) with company match

Education reimbursement program

Flexible work schedule

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of project accounting and finance experience.
• Good understanding of finance management of projects.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, report, and advise on project financial status.
• Initiate timely and accurate invoicing.
• Ensure revenue recognition aligns with IFRS 15.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication

Influencing skills

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or business administration

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Oracle

Job description

AboutEnergy Systems

We help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.

Are you ready to make a significant impact on our projects and drive financial success? As a Project Controller, you will be an integral part of our regional Project Controlling team, reporting directly to the regional Head of Project Controlling and Administration.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with Project Managers to minimize commercial risks and maximize revenue and cash flow. Your responsibilities will include overseeing project financials, conducting contract reviews, ensuring quality assurance in project accounting, and recognizing revenue in line with IFRS 15 principles. You will also monitor work in progress (WIP) to keep everything on track.

We are seeking an individual who is passionate about cultivating a culture of accountability and responsibility. If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to our team's success, we'd love to hear from you!

This role is based at our DNV office in Houston, Texas, presenting a dynamic hybrid schedule where employees will typically spend three (3) days per week working from either a DNV office or client location/site.Further details about the role-specific requirements will be shared during the interview process.

What You'll Do

• Monitor, report, and advise on project financial status
• Initiate timely and accurate invoicing per customer contracts and global procedures
• Partner with the Project and conduct monthly project review meetings
• Ensure revenue recognition aligns with IFRS 15 and project accounting principles
• Analyze and challenge inputs from Project Managers and Line Management
• Manage or assist with project financial records and monitor project completion
• Monitor WIP for collectability and take proactive actions
• Analyze projects for high-risk items and inform business controllers
• Follow up on key operational processes like timecards and invoice processing
• Support PMs and staff with financial queries and enhance commercial awareness
• Maintain records for follow-up by Business Controllers, auditors, or the GSS Finance Team
• Ensure quality and compliance of accounting transactions
• Perform financial checks during the month-end closing phases

• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)
• Multiple Medical and Dental benefit plans to choose from, Vision benefits
• Spending accounts – FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits, company-seeded HSA
• Employer-paid, therapist-led, virtual care services through Talkspace
• 401(k) with company match
• Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits
• Education reimbursement program
• Flexible work schedule with hybrid opportunities
• Charitable Matched Giving and Volunteer Rewards through our Impact Program
• Volunteer time off (VTO) paid by the company
• Career advancement opportunities

**Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election**

DNV is a proud equal-opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

DNV is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. US applicants with a physical or mental disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the North America Recruitment Department ([e-mail]). Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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What is Required

• Minimum 5 years of overall combined project accounting and finance experience
• Bachelor’s degree in a finance related field, such as accounting, finance or business administration
• Good understanding of finance management of projects, basic knowledge of project management
• Extensive experience with excel, to include pivot tables and VLOOKUP’s
• Ability to influence through persuasion
• Quality driven and always looking for improvement opportunities, eager to drive continuous improvement
• Highly motivated and energetic
• Structured work approach
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills
• We conduct pre-employment drug and background screening

What is Preferred

• Knowledge of Power BI or Oracle
• Experience in professional services industry

*Immigration-related employment benefits, for example visa sponsorship, are not available for this position*