Project Controller

The Walsh Group; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walsh Group, Ltd. seeks a Project Controller for its Building Division in Mount Pleasant, WI. You will own P&L for mega projects, mentor junior accountants, and represent Walsh in owner and JV meetings.

You will oversee cost forecasting, owner billing, and detailed cost report reviews while building strong relationships with project teams and operations managers nationwide. This role requires travel and strong financial acumen.

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.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate P&L on projects with large contract values (near or over $1B).
• Mentor and train project accountants and associate project accountants.
• Represent the company in owner and joint venture meetings and relations.
• Manage all job and subcontractor duties including cost forecasting.
• Coordinate owner billing and develop strong relationships with project staff.
• Review cost reports line items and provide analytical information to the operations team.
• Report issues to accounting managers and project staff.
• Ensure costs and billings are booked in proper months.
• Monitor accounts receivable and coordinate collections with program/regional managers.

Skills

Construction accounting knowledge

Communication skills

Financial reporting

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent

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

  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

  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

  Salary Range Disclaimer

  Please note that job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, including but not limited to: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for a bonus and other benefits.