Senior Project Controller

Quarterhill Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in software development is seeking a Senior Project Controller in Austin, Texas. This hybrid role involves managing project financials, budgeting, and ensuring compliance. Candidates should have a strong accounting background and excellent analytical skills. Join a dynamic team focused on delivering high-quality project outcomes and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Paid days off

Health and Dental plans

Retirement plans

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Employee referral program

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of progressive accounting or project planning experience.
• Previous experience in a Project Controller role, preferably in software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manages all project financials including financial reporting and budgeting.
• Tracks and controls project costs and aligns expenditures with established budgets.
• Responsible for project cash forecasting and highlighting liquidity issues.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Bachelor’s degree in Business

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Overview

The Project Controller is responsible for planning, directing, and reporting on the accounting, budgeting, and financial compliance for all assigned projects. This includes managing accounting processes and records as well as the timely and accurate production of financial reporting to closely monitor and report on the project’s overall financial health. This position is based in Austin, Texas - and is a hybrid role.

Overview

The Project Controller is responsible for planning, directing, and reporting on the accounting, budgeting, and financial compliance for all assigned projects. This includes managing accounting processes and records as well as the timely and accurate production of financial reporting to closely monitor and report on the project’s overall financial health. This position is based in Austin, Texas - and is a hybrid role.

Responsibilities

• Manages all project financials including, but not limited to the following:
• Financial reporting
• Forecasting (work with planner/scheduler)
• Budgeting
• M/Y close
• Variance analysis, including in-depth monthly actuals vs forecast review
• Monitor, update and escalate issues with EAC
• Compilation and submission of invoice in accordance with established SOP
• Accounts receivable oversight and escalation
• Ad hoc analysis into unplanned cost, margin, or revenue variances
• Works across functional areas to collect information and establish ROMs, task orders and project pricing.
• Tracks and controls project costs by aligning real-time expenditures with the established BOM/bid.
• Regularly updates financial dashboards and maintains up to date information readily available to stakeholders and decision makers.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate task code structure, task relationships, and task assignments for new and maintenance programs.
• Builds financial modeling tools as necessary to support business objectives.
• Works closely with PM to advise on financial impact of business decisions.
• Must have thorough knowledge of the contract details to avoid breach of contract; periodically reviews contract to stay abreast or any amendments and ensure compliance.
• The candidate is knowledgeable of project-driven revenue recognition rules, including percent complete, time & material, and operations/fixed revenue recognition rules.
• Works closely with stakeholders including program customers, ETC leadership and program management teams; as business partner.
• Ensures accurate and timely recording of all transactions by implementing disciplines of internal audits, controls and checks and balances.
• Ensures that accounts payable are paid in accordance with specifications and that debt is serviced appropriately.
• In charge of project financial analysis, with emphasis on pricing decisions, and contract adherence and negotiation.
• Responsible for project cash forecasting and highlighting liquidity issues before they become critical.
  

This list of responsibilities might not cover everything you'll end up doing.

Qualifications

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field, or equivalent work experience required.
• 3 to 5 years of progressive accounting or project planning, controller experience required.
• Previous experience in a Project Controller role, preferably in software solutions or professional services.
• Tolling industry experience helpful but not required
• CPA or CMA designation preferred
  
  

Skills/Abilities

• Highly analytical with above average attention to detail and a strong bias for quality.
• Above average communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate via written and verbal methods to various levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership and coordination of staff and resources.
• Ability to identify and evaluate complex problems and implement appropriate solutions.
• Ability to monitor and assess the performance as well as the financial health of the project to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Ability to work effectively with various levels of the organization, including Executives and external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, time management and documentation skills.
  
  

Benefits

We offer a Total Rewards plan designed with you and your family’s health and wellness in mind that includes:

• Paid days off (i.e. vacation, sick days, bereavement leave)
• Health and Dental plans
• Retirement plans
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Employee referral program
  
  

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability or any other protected characteristics in accordance with applicable federal, state/provincial, and local laws. We're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

We appreciate all responses and will acknowledge only those being considered for an interview.

We respectfully request no calls or unsolicited resumes from Agencies.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Software Development

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