Remote Project Controller: Capital Build & Global Finance

CornerStone Staffing; Fort Worth (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CornerStone Staffing is seeking an experienced Project Controller for a major facility development and startup in the Fort Worth area. The role is remote initially with a transition to onsite as the facility becomes operational, involving close collaboration with project leadership, operations, engineering, vendors, and senior finance executives.

The ideal candidate will manage day-to-day financial activities, ensure GAAP compliance, and oversee budgets, forecasts, and cash flow for a multi-year

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Strong experience in project accounting, project controls, controllership, corporate accounting, or similar financial role.
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP.
• Experience managing day-to-day accounting activities including accounts payable payments, cash management, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Experience supporting large capital projects, facility expansions, construction projects, or plant startups.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day financial activities for a major facility build-out and operational startup.
• Process and oversee project-related payments, invoices, vendor bills, reimbursements, and other financial transactions.
• Manage banking activity, cash movement, account balances and project-related financial collections.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation for project expenditures.
• Track project costs against approved budgets and identify variances or risks.
• Support preparation and maintenance of project budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and financial reporting.
• Monitor capital spending and ensure activity aligns with plans and expenditures.
• Review vendor invoices for accuracy and proper accounting treatment.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, operations, and vendors regarding financial commitments and change orders.
• Assist with fixed-asset accounting and capitalization as facilities progress.
• Ensure activity is recorded in accordance with GAAP and accounting policies.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities related to the project.
• Provide visibility into spending, cash requirements, and financial performance to leadership.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Internal controls

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Job description

CornerStone Staffing is seeking an experienced Project Controller for a major facility development and startup in the Fort Worth area. The role is remote initially with a transition to onsite as the facility becomes operational, involving close collaboration with project leadership, operations, engineering, vendors, and senior finance executives.

The ideal candidate will manage day-to-day financial activities, ensure GAAP compliance, and oversee budgets, forecasts, and cash flow for a multi-year