Project Controls Specialist: Forecasting, Billing & Reporting

Quanta Government Solutions; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health coverage (Medical, Dental, &amp

Telehealth

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Education Reimbursement and Training

Job summary

Canacre is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to manage project financial controls, forecasting, billing support, reporting and data accuracy throughout the project lifecycle.

You will collaborate with Project Managers, Finance, Billing and senior leadership to ensure projects are set up correctly and financially monitored.

The role requires a 3+ year background in project finance, strong Excel skills, and experience with ERP/project accounting systems such as Deltek Vantagepoint and EcoSys.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering, Project Management, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in project finance, project controls, project accounting, or financial analysis, preferably in professional services, engineering, construction, or consulting.
• Strong understanding of project financial management, forecasting, revenue, billing, WIP/unbilled, accruals, and month-end processes.
• Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, SUMIFS, data analysis, and financial reporting/modeling.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Experience with ERP, project accounting, or project management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with PM, Finance, and Billing teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform project setup and maintenance in Deltek Vantagepoint, including project structure, WBS, billing terms, rates, revenue methods, and project status.
• Support project financial management, including forecasting, unbilled revenue, billing, accruals, write-offs, revenue reporting, and month-end activities.
• Review project financial data and identify discrepancies or issues that may impact billing, revenue, or financial reporting.
• Maintain and audit billing rate tables, labor mappings, markups, overrides, and rate trackers.
• Support change order administration, including project financial updates, documentation, approvals, and system maintenance.
• Establish and maintain projects and WBS structures in EcoSys and support monthly financial data transfers and reporting.
• Assist Project Managers with Estimate at Completion (EAC), forecasting, and project financial analysis.
• Develop and maintain project dashboards and reports in Deltek and Excel.
• Perform regular unbilled reviews and coordinate with Project Managers and Billing to resolve billing issues.
• Prepare financial and operational reports, including accruals, fleet billing, safety reporting, and other ad hoc project analyses.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure project financial information is consistent across systems.

Skills

Strong analytical

Advanced Excel

Multi-project management

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business/Engineering/PM or related field

Tools

Deltek Vantagepoint

EcoSys

JDE (JD Edwards)

Job description

Canacre is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to manage project financial controls, forecasting, billing support, reporting and data accuracy throughout the project lifecycle.

You will collaborate with Project Managers, Finance, Billing and senior leadership to ensure projects are set up correctly and financially monitored.

The role requires a 3+ year background in project finance, strong Excel skills, and experience with ERP/project accounting systems such as Deltek Vantagepoint and EcoSys.