Project Cost Controller & Financial Lead

Petrotech; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Performance-based incentive bonuses

Job summary

Petrotech, Inc. in New Orleans, LA is seeking an Assistant Controller to partner with the Controller and manage the full accounting function for our project-based engineering and industrial services business.

The role focuses on project cost accounting, financial close, reporting, cash flow, and accounting operations, with leadership during close periods and cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, Sales, Service, and Operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience with significant hands-on project cost accounting experience.
• Experience in a project-based environment such as engineering, industrial services, manufacturing, construction, energy, or similar business model preferred.
• Experience in month-end close, general ledger accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, and project financial analysis.
• Ability to lead and provide direction to accounting teammates during close periods.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary backup to the Controller and lead daily accounting operations when needed.
• Lead project cost accounting for active jobs including budgets, costs, commitments, and cost-to-complete estimates.
• Review project financial performance with management and support corrective actions.
• Define and execute project billing requirements (time & materials, milestones, change orders).
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including journals and reconciliations.
• Prepare and review financial reports, project profitability, cash flow, and AR aging.
• Manage AR, unbilled balances, collections, and cash conversion with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain internal controls, documentation, audits, and tax reporting support.

Skills

Project cost accounting

Financial close

Financial reporting

Cash flow management

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA designation preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job costing software

Job description

Petrotech, Inc. in New Orleans, LA is seeking an Assistant Controller to partner with the Controller and manage the full accounting function for our project-based engineering and industrial services business.

The role focuses on project cost accounting, financial close, reporting, cash flow, and accounting operations, with leadership during close periods and cross-functional collaboration across Engineering, Sales, Service, and Operations.