Project Controller

Venteon; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Venteon is seeking a Project Controller in Knoxville, TN to oversee divisional financial management within a construction environment. This on-site role interacts with operations leadership and corporate finance, providing hands-on financial oversight and growth opportunities.

Responsibilities include month-end close, revenue and cost reporting, job costing, forecasts, and performance reviews with divisional leaders.

Qualifications

• Strong accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Experience with budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics.
• Knowledge of job costing, WIP reporting, profitability analysis.
• Ability to communicate financial information to non-financial leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close for the assigned division.
• Ensure accurate reporting of revenue, costs, margins, SG&A, and EBITDA.
• Maintain project financial data, including ECAC and forecasting metrics.
• Partner with Project Managers to review performance, job costing, forecasts, and margins.
• Analyze results, identify variances, risks, and opportunities.
• Support Division VP's in preparing monthly financial reports and reviews.
• Provide clear explanations behind financial results and drivers.
• Deliver insights related to profitability, cost structure, backlog, revenue pacing, and margin performance.
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and operational decision-making.
• Identify financial risks and corrective actions.
• Monitor divisional SG&A expenses and budget alignment.
• Track overhead trends and variances.
• Ensure EBITDA reflects operational performance and allocated costs.
• Promote consistent financial practices and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy and visibility.
• Serve as liaison between divisional leadership and Corporate Finance.
• Support special projects and ad hoc analyses as needed.

Skills

Financial analysis

Accounting

Reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Job costing

WIP reporting

Operational finance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Vista accounting

Job description

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Venteon is currently seeking a Project Controller to fill an opening with a company located in Knoxville, TN. Play a key role in divisional financial management, supporting operations leadership and collaborating with corporate finance. Fully on-site position with visibility to corporate leadership and opportunities for growth. Hands-on, individual contributor role with no direct reports. Support divisional operations and financial oversight within a project-based construction environment.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Lead the month-end close process for assigned division(s).
• Ensure accurate reporting of revenue, job costs, margins, SG&A, and EBITDA.
• Maintain and update project financial data, including contract values, Estimated Cost at Completion (ECAC), and other forecasting metrics.
• Partner with Project Managers to review project performance, job costing, forecasts, and margin expectations.
• Analyze financial results and identify key variances, trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Support Division Vice Presidents in preparing monthly financial reports and performance reviews.
• Provide clear explanations behind financial results and performance drivers.
• Deliver financial insights related to profitability, cost structure, backlog conversion, revenue pacing, and margin performance.
• Support leadership with forecasting, budgeting, and operational decision-making.
• Identify financial risks and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor divisional SG&A expenses to ensure proper coding, allocation, and budget alignment.
• Track overhead trends and investigate significant variances.
• Ensure divisional EBITDA accurately reflects operational performance and allocated costs.
• Promote consistent financial practices across divisions and ensure compliance with company accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy, efficiency, and financial visibility.
• Serve as the primary financial liaison between divisional leadership and Corporate Finance.
• Support special projects, management reviews, and ad hoc financial analyses as needed.

WHAT IS REQUIRED

• Strong financial analysis, accounting, and reporting experience.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasts, and financial performance metrics.
• Understanding of job costing, WIP reporting, profitability analysis, and operational finance.
• Ability to communicate financial information effectively to operational and non-financial leaders.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to build trusted partnerships with operational leaders.
• Strong business acumen and financial judgment.
• Proactive approach to identifying risks and opportunities.
• Ability to translate complex financial information into actionable business insights.
• Commitment to accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Construction industry finance experience.
• Experience with project-based business models.
• Proficiency with Vista accounting software or ability to learn quickly.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Construction, contracting, or project-based accounting experience.
• MEP industry experience.
• Strong understanding of EBITDA, overhead management, and job-driven financial models.
• Experience supporting multiple business units or divisions.
• Experience working in a growing organization undergoing process improvement and standardization.
• Private equity environment experience.
• Proven ability to operate independently without direct staff.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with operations leadership.

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