Project Controller - Construction Industry

Michael Page US; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Career progression opportunities

Exposure to senior leadership

Job summary

Michael Page US is partnering with a Houston-based construction client to recruit a Project Controller. The role partners with senior finance leadership to protect project profitability across a portfolio of major projects.

Key responsibilities include leading project financial administration, forecasting, reporting, risk analysis, and mentorship of junior staff. The successful applicant will hold a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance and 8+ years in project accounting or controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Approximately 8+ years of progressive experience in project accounting, construction accounting, project controls, or related finance functions.
• Experience supporting large-scale construction, engineering, infrastructure, or project-based environments.
• Strong understanding of forecasting, budgeting, cost controls, revenue recognition, and financial reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with solid proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to identify financial risks, recommend solutions, and influence project decision-making.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to coach, develop, and support team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead all project financial administration and fiscal management activities.
• Oversee project forecasting, financial reporting, and closing processes.
• Conduct risk and opportunity analysis to identify potential project impacts and improve financial outcomes.
• Act as an independent financial advisor during project forecast reviews and planning meetings.
• Monitor key project performance indicators and proactively communicate financial risks and opportunities to leadership.
• Review and evaluate change management activities for financial implications and consistency.
• Support, mentor, and develop junior accounting and project finance professionals while fostering a collaborative team environment.

Skills

Forecasting

Cost controls

Excel proficiency

Stakeholder management

Leadership

ERP platforms

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Work on high-profile, complex projects
• Collaborative and inclusive culture

About Our Client

A company in the Construction industry located in Houston.

Job Description

The Project Controller will report into senior finance leadership and serve as a key financial partner to project teams, ensuring strong financial controls and project profitability across a portfolio of major construction projects.

• Lead all project financial administration and fiscal management activities.
• Oversee project forecasting, financial reporting, and closing processes.
• Conduct risk and opportunity analysis to identify potential project impacts and improve financial outcomes.
• Act as an independent financial advisor during project forecast reviews and planning meetings.
• Monitor key project performance indicators and proactively communicate financial risks and opportunities to leadership.
• Review and evaluate change management activities for financial implications and consistency.
• Support, mentor, and develop junior accounting and project finance professionals while fostering a collaborative team environment.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans, and all other qualified applicants

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

For the Project Controller we are seeking:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Approximately 8+ years of progressive experience in project accounting, construction accounting, project controls, or related finance functions.
• Experience supporting large-scale construction, engineering, infrastructure, or project-based environments.
• Strong understanding of forecasting, budgeting, cost controls, revenue recognition, and financial reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with solid proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to identify financial risks, recommend solutions, and influence project decision-making.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to coach, develop, and support team members.
• Experience working with project management, construction management, or ERP platforms preferred.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement programs.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile, complex projects with significant financial responsibility.
• Collaborative and inclusive culture focused on employee development and career progression.
• Long-term career growth within a well-established industry leader.
• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic project decision-making.