Project Controller

Cupertino Electric, Inc.; Port Washington, Northern (WI, KY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Cupertino Electric, Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Controller to manage project-level cost control on a Port Washington, WI project. You will lead budgeting, forecasting, and cost control efforts, ensuring accurate financials and timely reporting.

Reporting to the Director, Project Accounting, you will coordinate with the on-site project team. The ideal candidate has 7+ years of relevant experience and strong knowledge of GAAP/SOX and JD Edwards, PowerBI, and MS Office tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a work-related field.
• 7+ years of progressive related work experience in project controls.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, reporting and cost control on projects.
• Knowledge of JDEdwards, PowerBI, and Microsoft Office tools.
• Understanding of GAAP and SOX requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage project-level cost control including budgeting and forecasting.
• Ensure project financials are up-to-date and accurate.
• Coordinate with on-site project team and Director, Project Accounting.
• Analyze costs and provide financial reporting.

Skills

Project controls

Budgeting

Forecasting

Communication

GAAP & SOX knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a work-related field

Tools

JD Edwards

PowerBI

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Microsoft Project

Textura

Job description

Posting Title: Project Controller
Reports To: Director, Project Accounting
Location: Port Washington, WI
Salary Range: $125,000 to $160,000

Final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education and experience. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed on this specific job description. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets.

WHO WE ARE

Since 1954, Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) has been powered by people who’ve built a reputation for delivering high-profile, complex projects. Real, tangible things that alter the landscape and improve lives. And we\'ve done it with integrity for more than 70 years. We’re problem solvers and innovation seekers. We’re team players and safety fanatics. And we\'re proud to be part of Quanta Services (PWR:NYSE), North America\'s largest employer of skilled craft labor. Because what we do is important, but how we do it is everything.

THE FINANCE TEAM

Our projects may be complex, but our approach is simple: we build great things and we do it with great people. The Finance team at Cupertino Electric, Inc. (CEI) provides employees, stakeholders and customers with timely and accurate financial information. The Finance Department is comprised of seven teams: Accounts Payable, Payroll, Billing, GL, FP&A, Tax, and Project Accounting that work closely together to ensure compliance and the financial well-being of the company.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This position will be responsible to work on project-level cost management on a Project in Port Washington, WI. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience working in the electrical construction industry with high-level skills in budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and cost control. This role will be instrumental in ensuring project financials are up-to-date and accurate so that the team can ensure a financially successful project. This will be accomplished by the candidate’s strong track record of financial project controls experience and a disciplined approach to cost management.

This position will report to the Director, Project Accounting with day-to-day to communication and coordination to the on-site project team.

ABOUT YOU

• Strong knowledge of project controls – cost codes, subcontractor management, earned value management, forecasting
• Knowledge of construction operations and cost management
• Knowledge of JDEdwards business system preferred
• Knowledge of Purchase orders and processes,
• Knowledge of GAAP and SOX requirements
• Ability to work under pressure with multiple deadlines, effectively communicate and work with other departments
• Ability to be self-sufficient and work with minimal supervision, be detailed and focused, and have a collaborative attitude
• Skill in understanding electrical material and equipment
• Skill in electrical construction and processes and procedures
• Skill in reading contracts for legal and financial issues
• Work with cross functional teams and external subcontractors
• Accounting background
• JD Edwards, PowerBI, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft Project, Textura

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in a work-related field.

Licensure/Certifications:N/A

Experience: 7+ years of progressively responsible directly related work experience including managing and leading programs, work units, or departments of comparable size, scope, and complexity.

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