Project Controller

Davita Inc.; Mitchell (IN); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company seeks a Project Controller to ensure financial integrity across projects. This role involves managing budgets, overseeing compliance with contract terms, and mentoring the project accounting team. Join a dynamic team committed to delivering projects on time and within budget while fostering professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible work from home options

Competitive rewards and development opportunities

Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of operational accounting experience.
• Experience in construction, telecom, or manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of contractual, legal, and commercial terms.

Responsibilities

• Manage project budgets and provide financial forecasting.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms and project closeouts.
• Prepare performance summaries and project progress reports.
• Guide team in preparing invoices and financial reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Financial acumen

Construction accounting principles

Microsoft Office

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. Your understanding of contract requirements will ensure accurate billing and 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 mentor the Project Accountants, overseeing activities like accounting administration, cost reporting, and audits. Your leadership will foster a high-performing team that drives project success and supports career development.

Join our Financial Operations team today!

Essential Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with Builder's Lien Act, holdback requirements, payment processes, contract terms, and project closeouts.
• Collaborate with the project management team for monthly reviews and accurate cost reporting.
• Prepare and present performance summaries and project progress reports to leadership.
• Develop and monitor project budgets, forecasts, and financial plans to ensure expenditures align with goals.
• Manage cost and profitability reporting, ensuring key performance metrics are met.
• Guide the team in preparing LEMs, invoices, and progress claims, adhering to approval processes and contracts.
• Provide timely financial reports and information to project teams as needed.
• Investigate financial anomalies and inquiries, providing interpretations and resolutions.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 6 years of operational accounting experience.
• Experience supporting industries like Construction, Telecom, or Manufacturing.
• Post-secondary business degree preferred.
• Strong knowledge of contractual, legal, and commercial terms in construction.
• Understanding of construction methods and processes.
• Financial acumen including equipment utilization, rates, and profitability analysis.
• Proficiency in construction accounting principles and software.
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail; advanced Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Experience with construction administration, contract terms, and JD Edwards is a plus.

Work Conditions:

• Flexible work from home options, with occasional office or site visits as needed.

Additional Information

The Ledcor Group is a diversified construction company recognized as a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace. We offer competitive rewards, development opportunities, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are an equal-opportunity employer and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Applicants must show proof of eligibility to work in the US. Ledcor participates in E-Verify for employment authorization verification.