Project Controls Analyst

Insight Global; West Nyack (NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in West Nyack, NY to support planning, execution, and financial management of capital projects. You will partner with Project Managers, Finance, and stakeholders to track budgets, monitor costs, and prepare forecasts throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities include project accounting activities such as invoice review, cost tracking, accruals, PO management, and budget reconciliation. Strong Excel and analytical skills are required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Project Controls, Project Coordination, Assistant Project Management, Project Analysis, or Project Accounting
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
• Experience using an ERP or project management system
• Strong project accounting experience, including budget tracking, cost management, invoice processing, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Experience supporting capital, construction, engineering, utility, or infrastructure projects
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, reporting, and data analysis)
• Experience preparing cost reports, forecasts, and variance analyses
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Track project budgets and costs across the project lifecycle
• Support forecasting and financial reporting for capital projects
• Assist with project accounting activities including invoices, accruals, and PO management
• Provide variance analysis and reporting to inform decision making
• Support schedule tracking and change management as needed

Skills

Project Controls

Project Coordination

Assistant Project Management

Cost tracking

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Excel skills

Budget management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP system

Project management software

Job description

Insight Global is looking for an Assistant Project Manager for an end client in West Nyack, NY that will support the planning, execution, and financial management of capital projects by partnering with Project Managers, Finance, and operational stakeholders. The role is 2 days onsite and 3 days remote. This role is responsible for tracking project budgets, monitoring costs, managing forecasts, and ensuring accurate financial reporting throughout the project lifecycle. The individual will assist with project accounting activities, including invoice review, cost tracking, accruals, purchase order management, and budget reconciliation. They will analyze project performance, identify cost variances, and provide reporting to support informed business decisions. The role also supports schedule tracking, change management, and project documentation while helping ensure projects remain on budget and aligned with organizational objectives.

Must-Haves

• 2+ years of experience in Project Controls, Project Coordination, Assistant Project Management, Project Analysis, or Project Accounting
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
• Experience using an ERP or project management system
• Strong project accounting experience, including budget tracking, cost management, invoice processing, forecasting, and financial reporting
• Experience supporting capital, construction, engineering, utility, or infrastructure projects
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, reporting, and data analysis)
• Experience preparing cost reports, forecasts, and variance analyses
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills