Senior Project Controller: Finance & Contracts

LOCKWOOD, ANDREWS & NEWNAM, INC; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

LOCKWOOD, ANDREWS & NEWNAM, INC. is seeking a seasoned financial project administrator to support project managers and executives in Austin, Houston, or San Antonio.

The role emphasizes accounting principles, contract administration, and effective reporting to drive project profitability. The position requires strong MS Office skills, familiarity with Deltek VantagePoint, and extensive experience in project financial management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Law, or 10+ years of related experience.
• 7+ years of relative experience in managing contracts, and/or project finances.
• Understanding of the engineering and architectural consulting practice preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office, including Word and Excel.
• Experience with Deltek VantagePoint is highly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial reports for management.
• Complete project audits including quality and contract compliance audits.
• Assess project performance against budgets.
• Communicate project status and direction using available tools and metrics.
• Coordinate monthly project reviews between Project Managers and supervisors.
• Coordinate month-end revenue accruals and progress reporting with Accounting.
• Assist in administration and development of contracts with Legal department oversight.
• Support project setup and close-out activities in line with company policy.

Skills

Accounting proficiency

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Law

Tools

Deltek VantagePoint

MS Excel

Job description

LOCKWOOD, ANDREWS & NEWNAM, INC. is seeking a seasoned financial project administrator to support project managers and executives in Austin, Houston, or San Antonio.

The role emphasizes accounting principles, contract administration, and effective reporting to drive project profitability. The position requires strong MS Office skills, familiarity with Deltek VantagePoint, and extensive experience in project financial management.