Project Controller: Budgeting, Forecasting & EV Analytics

Hitachi, Ltd.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Vacation

Flexitime

Job summary

Hitachi Rail is seeking a proactive Project Controller in Pittsburgh, PA, to handle project controlling, budgeting, and financial reporting. The role blends administrative and strategic tasks within a fast-paced environment and requires collaboration with project teams to sustain financial health.

The ideal candidate has 3-4 years in controlling, experience with SAP CO, and strong Excel skills, supporting cross-functional plans and forecasts. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience as Controller or similar role.
• Experience in Project Controlling and Contract Management including project cost and margin analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop WBS and budgets for projects with the project team.
• Create accurate cost-to-complete estimates and percent complete evaluations.
• Track budgets/forecast vs. actual spend using project controlling tools; provide variance explanations.
• Review schedule with Project Planner and report Earned Value quarterly.
• Prepare monthly project result reports.
• Assist with contract Change Orders and potential claims tracking.
• Monitor cash flow and invoicing; reconcile cash receipts and retention.
• Coordinate with global controllers for intracompany projects.

Skills

Project Controlling

Contract Management

Revenue recognition

Forecasting variances

Project cost analysis

Multitasking

Communication (multicultural)

Proactivity

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Business

Tools

SAP CO

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Hitachi Rail is seeking a proactive Project Controller in Pittsburgh, PA, to handle project controlling, budgeting, and financial reporting. The role blends administrative and strategic tasks within a fast-paced environment and requires collaboration with project teams to sustain financial health.

The ideal candidate has 3-4 years in controlling, experience with SAP CO, and strong Excel skills, supporting cross-functional plans and forecasts. Equal opportunity employer.