Project Controller | Energy Services

CFS; Norwell (MA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Norwell, MA, is seeking a Project Controller to lead project accounting and financial analysis for growth initiatives, including acquisitions. The role reports to the CFO and blends budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis to drive operational decisions.

The position offers a hybrid schedule (up to 4 days in the office) and a salary range of $130–150K plus bonus, reflecting the company’s rapid expansion in electrical contracting and energy solutions for complex commercial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of accounting, financial analysis, or project accounting experience, preferably within construction, electrical contracting, or a project-based environment.
• Strong knowledge of job costing, WIP reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and project financial management.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and project management platforms with integrated job-costing functionality.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with operations and executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead project financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, job costing, and profitability analysis.
• Own WIP reporting, revenue recognition, monthly close support, and project cash flow forecasting.
• Partner with project managers to develop budgets, validate estimates, and drive informed financial decision-making.
• Monitor project performance, identify cost overruns and margin risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Deliver timely financial reporting, variance analysis, and executive-level dashboards to leadership.
• Improve financial processes, reporting capabilities, and ERP utilization while supporting integration efforts tied to company growth and acquisitions

Skills

Strong communication

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job costing software

Job description

Project Controller – Location: Norwell (up to 4 days/week in office)

Salary Range: $130-150K + bonus

Highlights Of The Project Controller Opportunity

• The Company: A leading provider of electrical contracting and energy solutions specializing in complex commercial and industrial projects, including renewable energy and EV infrastructure.
• The Growth: Experiencing rapid growth through strategic acquisitions that continue to expand capabilities and market reach.
• The Position: Reporting to the CFO, this newly created position will lead project accounting and financial analysis efforts, providing insights that support operational decision-making and drive profitable growth
• The Opportunity: Join a rapidly growing, acquisition-driven organization at an exciting stage of expansion, where you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the finance function and help support the company's continued growth.

Project Controller Key Responsibilities

• Lead project financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, job costing, and profitability analysis.
• Own WIP reporting, revenue recognition, monthly close support, and project cash flow forecasting.
• Partner with project managers to develop budgets, validate estimates, and drive informed financial decision-making.
• Monitor project performance, identify cost overruns and margin risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Deliver timely financial reporting, variance analysis, and executive-level dashboards to leadership.
• Improve financial processes, reporting capabilities, and ERP utilization while supporting integration efforts tied to company growth and acquisitions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of accounting, financial analysis, or project accounting experience, preferably within construction, electrical contracting, or a project-based environment.
• Strong knowledge of job costing, WIP reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and project financial management.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and project management platforms with integrated job-costing functionality.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with operations and executive leadership.