Project Controller (m/f/d)

Kelvion; Catoosa (OK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelvion Inc. in the United States seeks a Project Controller to provide financial oversight, cost control, and performance analysis for cross-functional projects. You will help ensure on-time, on-scope, and on-budget project delivery by maintaining accurate records and forecasting costs.

The role requires evaluating risks, reporting variances, and supporting audits while collaborating with project managers and senior leadership to align financial strategy with project goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3–5 years of project controlling or financial analysis experience.
• Experience with SOX compliance; prior exposure to a publicly traded company.
• Master’s or professional certification (CPA, CMA, PMP) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control project budgets, forecasts, and actuals throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and analyze monthly project financial reports, including variance analysis and cost-to-complete projections.
• Develop ROI models for plant CAPEX projects to support investment decisions and post-project evaluations.
• Track CIP (Construction in Progress) and ensure capitalization aligns with accounting standards.
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure financial alignment with goals and timelines.
• Track and report KPIs and project milestones.
• Support proposal development with cost estimation and financial modeling.
• Ensure internal controls and SOX compliance; assist audits related to project finances.
• Identify financial risks and propose mitigation strategies; maintain project documentation.
• Partner with plant managers and other leaders on financial performance.

Skills

Financial systems (Made to Manage, SAP

Excel

Analytical skills

Clear communication

Organizational skills

Cross-functional collaboration

PMI/Agile knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

Master’s or CPA/CMA/PMP (plus)

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Position Summary

The Project Controller plays a critical role in supporting project managers and senior leadership by providing financial oversight, cost control, and performance analysis for projects across the organization. This position ensures that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget by maintaining accurate financial records, forecasting project costs, and identifying financial risks and opportunities.

Position Summary

The Project Controller plays a critical role in supporting project managers and senior leadership by providing financial oversight, cost control, and performance analysis for projects across the organization. This position ensures that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget by maintaining accurate financial records, forecasting project costs, and identifying financial risks and opportunities.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Monitor and control project budgets, forecasts, and actuals throughout the project lifecycle.


• Prepare and analyze monthly project financial reports, including variance analysis and cost-to-complete projections.


• Develop and maintain ROI models for plant CAPEX projects to support investment decisions and post-project evaluations.


• Track and report on Construction in Progress (CIP), ensuring timely capitalization and alignment with accounting standards.


• Collaborate with project managers to ensure financial alignment with project goals and timelines.


• Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and project milestones.


• Support the development of project proposals, including cost estimation and financial modeling.


• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and company policies.


• Assist in the preparation of internal and external audits related to project financials.


• Identify and cascade financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies.


• Maintain project documentation and support continuous improvement initiatives.


• Business partner to building plant manager where assigned.


• All other duties assigned.

Other Responsibilities

• To ensure Kelvion’s Standard of Excellence, which includes quality, is incorporated into every product we produce.


• Follow all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to Global Code of Business Principles, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Vision and Values, Operational Framework.

Requirements (knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Proficiency in financial systems (e.g., Made to Manage, SAP) and Microsoft Excel.


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.


• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.


• Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.


• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally in a matrixed environment.


• Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., PMI, Agile) is a plus.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (required Levels)

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.


• Master’s degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA, PMP) is a plus.


• Prior experience in a publicly traded company or with SOX compliance (required).


• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in project controlling, financial analysis, or project accounting in a corporate or consulting environment.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; reach with hands, arms, and shoulders. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee occasionally will be required hand lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.