Project Controller

Jobtailor; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in New York seeks a senior financial leader to oversee planning, forecasting, and reporting for large-scale projects. You will advise project leadership, manage project accounting staff, and direct daily financial operations to ensure solid cost control and performance reviews.

The role emphasizes cash flow management, risk assessment, and cross-project coordination, with a focus on financial transparency and strong internal controls. CPA/CCIFP credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.
• 8+ years of experience in accounting, finance, FP&A, or related field required.
• Experience supporting large-scale or complex projects with financial accountability required.
• Experience in construction, manufacturing, extraction, or related industry required.
• Experience leading financial operations across multiple projects, programs, or business segments required.
• 2–4 years of managerial experience required.
• CCIFP or CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and reporting for large-scale projects, including risk and opportunity analysis.
• Serve as the primary financial advisor to project leadership.
• Manage and develop project accounting staff and oversee daily financial operations.
• Oversee project cost structures, including labor, materials, insurance, and contract-related financial components.
• Lead project performance reviews and prepare consolidated financial summaries and forecasts.
• Monitor and manage cash flow, billing, collections, and financial exposures.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Coordinate audits and implement financial processes and reporting practices across multiple projects.
• Promote consistency, efficiency, and financial transparency.
• Integrate financial data across project components and support financial decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Risk Analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost Structure Oversight

Financial Compliance

Audit Coordination

Data Integration

8+ years experience

2-4 years management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field

CCIFP or CPA preferred

Job description

• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and reporting for large-scale projects, including risk and opportunity analysis
• Serve as the primary financial advisor to project leadership
• Manage and develop project accounting staff and oversee daily financial operations
• Oversee project cost structures, including labor, materials, insurance, and contract-related financial components
• Lead project performance reviews and prepare consolidated financial summaries and forecasts
• Monitor and manage cash flow, billing, collections, and financial exposures
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Coordinate audits and implement financial processes and reporting practices across multiple projects
• Promote consistency, efficiency, and financial transparency
• Integrate financial data across project components and support financial decision-making throughout the project lifecycle

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field or equivalent experience required
• 8+ years of experience in accounting, finance, financial planning and analysis, or a related field required
• Experience supporting large-scale or complex projects with financial accountability required
• Experience in construction, manufacturing, extraction, or a related industry required
• Experience leading financial operations across multiple projects, programs, or business segments required
• 2–4 years of experience in a managerial capacity required
• Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in financial planning, forecasting, and reporting for large-scale projects, ensuring compliance with accounting policies and effective financial decision‑making. Proven ability to lead financial operations and manage project accounting staff while promoting financial transparency and efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Financial Planning
• Project Cost Management
• Cash Flow Management
• Financial Reporting
• Managerial Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Financial Analysis
• Risk Analysis
• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Cost Structure Oversight
• Financial Compliance
• Audit Coordination
• Data Integration

Soft Skills

• Leadership
• Communication
• Team Development
• Problem‑Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• Certified Construction Industry Financial Professional (CCIFP)
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Industry Keywords

• Construction
• Manufacturing
• Financial Accountability
• Project Lifecycle
• Financial Transparency