Senior Project Controller – Strategic Programs

McKinstry Company; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match and profit‑

Paid time off and holidays

Comprehensive medical, prescription, &

Vision with low deductibles

Job summary

McKinstry is seeking a highly seasoned Project Controller to serve as the financial lead on a major Seattle-based program. You will own cost control, budget management, cost-to-complete forecasting, and revenue recognition under ASC 606, coordinating with Legal, Tax, and F&A.

The role requires deep experience with complex contracts and executive-level reporting. Ideal candidates bring 15+ years in financial controls for large, long-cycle programs (>$200M), CPA preferred (MBA acceptable), and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA preferred; MBA considered in lieu for exceptional track records.

Responsibilities

• Own financial controls for a large program, including cost coding, budgets, cost-to-complete forecasting, and audit-ready documentation.
• Lead owner billing across complex contract structures to ensure timely invoicing.
• Manage large subcontractor AP, lien waivers, and payment controls.
• Interface with Legal, Tax, and F&A on multi-entity billing, ASC 606, and tax nexus.
• Present financial status and risk updates to executive leadership.
• Collaborate with FP&A on rate substantiation and milestone reporting.
• Review contracts and change orders to identify financial risk and inform leadership.
• Lead month-end WIP close and revenue recognition processes.
• Mentor project finance staff to improve cost control and billing processes.

Skills

Cost control

Forecasting

Revenue recognition

Billing

Financial controls

Excel

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Procore

Job description

McKinstry is seeking a highly seasoned Project Controller to serve as the financial lead on a major Seattle-based program. You will own cost control, budget management, cost-to-complete forecasting, and revenue recognition under ASC 606, coordinating with Legal, Tax, and F&A.

The role requires deep experience with complex contracts and executive-level reporting. Ideal candidates bring 15+ years in financial controls for large, long-cycle programs (>$200M), CPA preferred (MBA acceptable), and