Project Controller

The Walsh Group; Mount Pleasant (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walsh Group is seeking a Project Controller for the Building Division in Mount Pleasant, WI. This role will own the P&L on major projects and mentor accounting staff, while interfacing with owners and joint venture partners.

You will oversee cost forecasting, billing coordination, and month-end closes, ensuring accurate financial reporting and strong project controls across mega projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of construction accounting experience.
• Experience with CMiC or similar ERP systems.
• Ability to read financial statements and communicate with stakeholders.
• Some light travel required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate P&L on projects with large contract values.
• Mentor and train project accountants when applicable.
• Represent the company in owner and JV meetings and relations.
• Manage job and subcontractor duties on mega projects.
• Involved in cost forecasting and owner billing.
• Develop relationships with project staff and review cost reports.
• Provide analytical information to project Operations team.
• Ensure costs and billings are booked in proper months.
• Oversee accounts receivable and communicate for collection.
• Finalize job closeout and documentation for owners.

Skills

Financial analysis

Construction accounting

ERP systems

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Equivalent degree

Tools

CMiC

ERP systems

Job description

OVERVIEW

We are currently seeking a Project Controller for our Building Division located in Mount Pleasant, WI.

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