Senior Project Controller - Engineering Profitability

Thorough-Staff LLC; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Thorough-Staff LLC in Greenville, SC seeks a Controller with deep experience in project-based professional services accounting. You will oversee accounting staff, ensure timely deliverables, and partner with engineering operations to boost project financial visibility and informed business decisions.

You will lead financial reporting, project accounting analyses, budgeting, and billing while driving process improvements and staff coaching.

Qualifications

• Experience with project-based professional services accounting including WIP and project profitability.
• Ability to interpret project financial data for non-financial leaders.
• Solid knowledge of revenue recognition, payroll, AR/AP and general ledger.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting and General Accounting
• Engineering Project Accounting and Analysis
• Budgeting, Forecasting, and Operational Support
• Billing, Receivables, Cash Management, and Payroll Support
• Accounting systems and Process Improvement
• Functional Oversight and Work Coordination

Skills

Project-based accounting

Revenue recognition

Labor costing

Billing

GAAP knowledge

Excel

ERP software

Staff coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

7+ years accounting experience

CPA/CMA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP software

Project-management software

Job description

Thorough-Staff LLC in Greenville, SC seeks a Controller with deep experience in project-based professional services accounting. You will oversee accounting staff, ensure timely deliverables, and partner with engineering operations to boost project financial visibility and informed business decisions.

You will lead financial reporting, project accounting analyses, budgeting, and billing while driving process improvements and staff coaching.