Senior Project Controller — Marine Shipyard Finance & Compliance

Gulf Copper; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Retirement Plan

Section 125 Plan (Pre-Tax Health/Dent…

Group Health & Dental Plan

Short & Long Term Disability Insurance

Life & Voluntary Life Insurance

Holiday & Vacation Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Gulf Copper in Galveston, TX seeks a Project Controller to oversee financial and administrative control of ASC and government contracts. You will provide accurate analyses, forecasting, and compliance reports to keep projects within budget and schedule.

The role requires expert budgeting, cost control and project controls supervision, with relevant ERP experience (SAP/Oracle) and advanced Excel skills. Security clearance may be required, and the position is based on-site in Galveston.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
• 10–15 years of progressive experience including at least 5 years supervisory experience.
• Experience in project controls and shipyard context preferred.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency (SAP, Oracle).
• Ability to obtain government security clearance if required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and monitor project budgets (baseline) and identify cost variances.
• Manage relationships within the Project Controls team, including estimating, planning, scheduling, cost control, and change management.
• Perform monthly estimates at completion (EAC/ETC) and analyze cost trends.
• Prepare and submit monthly financial status reports to government clients.
• Track funding availability, monitor expenditures against contract funding limitations, and initiate funding requests.
• Define and advise actions to effectively manage cash flow with AR and subcontractor labor funding; ensure FAR/DFARS compliance.
• Ensure schedules reflect progress and forecasts; adjust estimation feedback.
• Oversee change management processes and required reports/documentation.
• Ensure timely preparation and accuracy of project invoicing with Finance Controller.

Skills

Budgeting

Cost control

Forecasting

Excel (Pivot tables)

SAP

Oracle

Planning

Contract compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Gulf Copper in Galveston, TX seeks a Project Controller to oversee financial and administrative control of ASC and government contracts. You will provide accurate analyses, forecasting, and compliance reports to keep projects within budget and schedule.

The role requires expert budgeting, cost control and project controls supervision, with relevant ERP experience (SAP/Oracle) and advanced Excel skills. Security clearance may be required, and the position is based on-site in Galveston.