Senior Project Controller

DNV; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical and Dental plans

401(k) with company match

Hybrid work schedule

Employer-paid mental health support

Job summary

DNV in Houston is seeking a Senior Project Controller to join the regional Project Controlling team. You will partner with Project Managers to optimize financial performance, manage full-cycle project accounting, and ensure contractual compliance.

The role offers a hybrid work schedule with three in-office days per week at a DNV or client site. The candidate will oversee revenue recognition under IFRS 15, WIP, and close processes, collaborating across PMs, Business Controllers, and Shared

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, or related discipline is required.
• Strong knowledge of project financial management and project management principles.
• Quality-driven mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills and a structured approach to work.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to influence and collaborate.
• Pre-employment drug and background screenings are conducted.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and report on project financial performance; provide actionable insights.
• Proactively initiate accurate and timely invoicing per contracts and procedures.
• Serve as a strategic business partner to Project and Line Managers, leading monthly financial reviews.
• Ensure revenue recognition aligns with IFRS 15 and project accounting principles.
• Engage PMs on required change orders and validate inputs.
• Lead monthly project review meetings and oversee expenditure checks and follow-up actions.
• Maintain accurate project financial records and monitor lifecycle progress.
• Oversee Work in Progress (WIP) balances and minimize exposure.
• Escalate high-risk items to Business Controllers as needed.
• Support time-card compliance and supplier invoice workflows.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Strong communication

Finance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or business administration

Tools

Power BI

Oracle

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

About UsWe are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

About UsWe are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence. As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

About Energy SystemsWe help customers navigate the complex transition to a decarbonized and more sustainable energy future. We do this by assuring that energy systems work safely and effectively, using solutions that are increasingly digital. We also help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry.

About The Role

At DNV, people are at the heart of everything we do. We foster a culture built on psychological safety, inclusion, trust, and collaboration, where every employee’s voice matters. Teams are encouraged to show up authentically, listen actively, and create an environment where innovation thrives. DNV has been recognized as a Top U.S. Workplace, reflecting employee feedback on meaningful work, leadership, appreciation, and a supportive environment. We live our values daily by caring for each other, sharing knowledge, and working together toward a common purpose. DNV also offers a comprehensive, people‑first benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and career growth. Joining DNV means joining a company that invests in your present and future. Our benefits are designed to support you holistically — your health, your financial security, your family, and your career.

The Senior Project Controller is a key member of the regional Project Controlling team and reports to the Regional Head of Project Controlling and Administration. In this role, you will partner closely with Project Managers to minimize commercial risks, optimize project financial performance, and maximize revenue and cash flow. You will be responsible for full-cycle project financials, including contract review, project accounting quality assurance, expenditure validation, revenue recognition, and WIP management. This role is essential to fostering a culture of accountability, commercial awareness, and operational excellence.

This position will be located in our Houston, TX office, presenting a dynamic hybrid schedule where employees will typically spend three (3) days per week working from either a DNV office or client location/site. Further details regarding role-specific requirements will be shared during the interview process.

What You\'ll Do

• Monitor, analyze, and report on project financial performance; provide actionable insights and guidance.
• Proactively initiate accurate and timely invoicing in line with customer contracts and global procedures.
• Serve as a strategic business partner to Project and Line Managers, leading regular financial reviews across active portfolios.
• Ensure revenue recognition aligns with IFRS 15 and internal project accounting principles (including percent of completion, time & material, matching, and accrual methodologies).
• Challenge and validate inputs from Project Managers and Line Management; proactively engage PMs on required change orders.
• Lead monthly project review meetings with PMs; perform expenditure checks, document review outcomes, and direct Administrators on follow‑up actions.
• Manage and maintain accurate project financial records; monitor project life-cycle progress to ensure timely completion and closure.
• Oversee Work in Progress (WIP) balances, ensuring collectability and initiating actions to minimize exposure.
• Identify and escalate high‑risk project items to Business Controllers as needed.
• Support operational processes such as time-card compliance and supplier invoice workflow resolution.
• Provide PMs and staff with financial support while promoting commercial awareness across the organization.
• Maintain documentation of all financial activities to facilitate future audits and follow‑up by Business Controllers or Global Shared Services.
• Perform thorough financial checks during project closing, ensuring invoice alignment and identifying potential write-offs or positive adjustments.

What We Offer

• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)
• Multiple Medical and Dental benefit plans to choose from, Vision benefits
• Spending accounts – FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits, company-seeded HSA
• Employer-paid, therapist-led, virtual care services through Talkspace
• 401(k) with company match
• Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits
• Education reimbursement program
• Flexible work schedule with hybrid opportunities
• Charitable Matched Giving and Volunteer Rewards through our Impact Program
• Volunteer time off (VTO) paid by the company
• Career advancement opportunities
• Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election**

DNV is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. DNV is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. US applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the North America Recruitment Department ([e-mail]). Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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About You

What is Required

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of project financial management and project management principles.
• Quality-driven mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills and a structured approach to work.
• Advanced Excel skills, including proficiency with pivot tables and VLOOKUP and report building.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively.
• We conduct pre-employment Drug and background screenings.

What Is Preferred

• Minimum 5 years of project accounting or finance experience; experience in a professional services environment is preferred.
• Experience with Power BI and financial ERPs (Oracle, SAP, or similar) is highly preferred.
• Fluent in revenue recognition methods in line with IFRS 15 principles (such as POC and time and material principles) and project accounting principles
• AI in Finance: Experience applying artificial intelligence and machine learning tools to financial processes such as forecasting, budgeting, risk analysis, or operational efficiency improvements.
• Tools: Copilot, Power BI AI features, Python-based analytics, or AI-enabled ERP/financial systems

Immigration-related employment benefits, for example visa sponsorship, are not available for this position