Project Controller

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western; La Porte (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walsh Group, Ltd. in La Porte, Indiana, seeks a Project Controller for the Building Group to oversee P&L on mega construction projects and lead project accounting activities. This role partners with project teams, owners, and joint ventures to drive accurate forecasting, billing, and cost management.

You will mentor junior accountants, review cost reports in detail, and ensure timely closeout documentation while maintaining strong relationships with field staff and operations managers.

Qualifications

• Bachelors’ Degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• 3-5 years of construction accounting experience required.
• Experience in CMiC or other ERP systems preferred.
• Experience in reading or interpreting financial statements.
• Strong verbal and written skills to communicate with external subcontractors and internal management.
• Some light travel involved.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate P&L on projects with large contract values (near $1B).
• Mentor and train project accountants and associates.
• Represent the company in owner and JV meetings.
• Manage all job- and subcontractor-related duties on mega projects.
• Heavy involvement in cost forecasting and owner billing coordination.
• Develop strong relationships with project staff and operations teams.
• Review cost reports line-by-line for accuracy.
• Provide analytical information to project operations managers.
• Report issues to accounting and project staff.
• Ensure costs and billings are booked in the correct months.
• Run outstanding receivable reports and assist collection.
• Finalize job closeout with final documentation to owner.
• Coordinate documentation on legal issues.
• Journalize cost entries for confidential items.

Skills

Construction accounting

CMiC ERP

Financial statement literacy

Verbal & written communication

Travel (light)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

CMiC ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking a Project Controller for our Building Group located in LaPorte, Indiana.

As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, Walsh recruits individuals who are seeking a small company feel with a large company backing. Walsh is a successful fast-growing company at the forefront of technology and is committed to being the employer of choice to our employees and the builder of choice to our customers.

There are many compelling reasons why exceptional people should consider a career with our company:

• Challenging, complex work
• Creative and innovative problem-solving environment
• Supportive, communicative managers who reward hard work
• Opportunities for growth, training, and development
• Flexibility in career path & progression
• Opportunities to work and live all over the United States

Responsibilities

• Coordination of P&L on project with large contract values (generally close to or over $1billion)
• Mentor and train Project Accountants and Associate Project Accountants if applicable
• Represent the company in owner and JV meetings and relations.
• Manage all job and subcontractor-related duties listed below on mega projects:
• Heavy involvement in cost forecasting
• Coordination of owner billing
• Develops strong relationship with project staff
• Detailed review of all line items of cost report
• Provide analytical information to project Operations team on individual jobs (Program Manager/Regional Operations Manager level)
• Report issues and findings to Business Group Accounting Manager and project staff
• Review to ensure all cost and billings are booked in the proper months
• Run and review report of outstanding accounts receivable and contact Program Manager/Regional Operations Manager for collection
• Finalize job closeout, including providing final documentation to owner and handling any open issues
• Coordination of documentation on legal issues
• Journal entry cost as necessary for confidential items

Qualifications

• Bachelors’ Degree in Accounting or equivalent
• 3-5 years of construction accounting experience required
• Experience in CMiC or other ERP systems preferred
• Experience in reading or interpreting financial statements
• Strong verbal and written skills needed to communicate with external subcontractors and internal mid to upper level management
• Some light travel involved

Division:

Building

Job Category:

Project Management

Job Type:

Full_time

The Walsh Group, Ltd. Is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or [e-mail]. An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran