Senior Project Controller - Construction Finance Lead

Gilbane Building; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 111,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilbane Building is seeking a Project Controller to lead all financial administration and fiscal management on mega projects, ensuring adherence to Gilbane policies and timely reporting of profitability or risks to leadership. The role includes work in Massachusetts with regular travel to Federal project sites.

As a trusted construction partner, Gilbane offers opportunities to advance through training via Gilbane University, collaborate with a high-performing team, and contribute to diverse

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• 8–10 years of project accounting experience on commercial and/or Federal construction projects valued at $100M or larger
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Trains and supports project teams in all project accounting procedures
• Supervises and trains direct reports on processes, procedures, and completion of daily tasks; manages workload and performance of direct reports
• Ensures accuracy and completion of project forecast
• Assists in the financial closing process including development of risk and opportunity analysis
• Works and acts as an Independent Accountant during project forecast meetings to mitigate financial risk
• Evaluates change management for inconsistencies and risk impacts on projects
• Monitors key indicators for managing and analyzing risk projects while keeping Accounting Manager and/or Business Controller informed on any noted concerns
• Assists the Accounting Manager or Business Controller with monthly Work in Process (WIP)
• Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members
• Travel to project sites at least quarterly
• Aids in communicating company
• Travel to project sites at least quarterly
• Aids in communicating company and department strategy to direct reports
• Other ad-hoc support as needed

Skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Procore

LCPTracker

Textura

CMiC

Job description

Gilbane Building is seeking a Project Controller to lead all financial administration and fiscal management on mega projects, ensuring adherence to Gilbane policies and timely reporting of profitability or risks to leadership. The role includes work in Massachusetts with regular travel to Federal project sites.

As a trusted construction partner, Gilbane offers opportunities to advance through training via Gilbane University, collaborate with a high-performing team, and contribute to diverse