Senior Project Controls Lead - Budgets, Billing & Risk

Seneca Holdings; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Seneca Holdings seeks a Sr. Project Controls Analyst to support project delivery through planning, execution, and closeout. You will coordinate billings, PO execution, and resource management while monitoring financial performance and maintaining project documentation.

As the liaison between stakeholders, you will provide updates and ensure alignment with requirements, scope, and objectives. The role emphasizes risk management and collaboration with the Project Manager in day-to-day operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business disciplines; 5 years of experience preferred (8 years in lieu of degree).
• Extensive government contracting experience with Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time and Materials (T&M), and Cost Reimbursable contracts.
• Proven ability to manage large, complex contracts with multiple CLINs and diverse revenue streams.
• In-depth knowledge of Estimate at Completion (EAC) development and financial analysis processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with focus on trends, risks and cost efficiencies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting, and financial modeling.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with ability to convey complex information clearly.
• Strong interpersonal skills and cross-department collaboration.
• Hands-on experience with Deltek Costpoint and Cognos for financial and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, organize, and submit project setup documentation following internal guidelines and contract requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date project files, including setup forms, billing requests, invoices, and audit-ready documentation.
• Generate and monitor customer billing requests through completion and secure necessary approvals.
• Assist in PO requests with Project Manager; verify charge numbers and GL coding.
• Enter approved POs into Costpoint and maintain records of modifications.
• Monitor vendor commitments to align with budgets and timelines.
• Track and analyze project and cost data, including funding, revenue, billing, and unbilled amounts.
• Develop Estimates at Completion (EACs) and discuss with Project Managers for risks and funding.
• Attend scope meetings to gather data for new contract setup and ensure accurate implementation.
• Prepare detailed Project Setup Forms based on contracts, including labor data and billing rates.
• Execute special projects and ensure compliance with Seneca's policies and standards.
• Conduct all activities in compliance with company policies and ethical standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excel advanced

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Budgeting

Finance acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business disciplines

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Cognos

Job description

Seneca Holdings seeks a Sr. Project Controls Analyst to support project delivery through planning, execution, and closeout. You will coordinate billings, PO execution, and resource management while monitoring financial performance and maintaining project documentation.

As the liaison between stakeholders, you will provide updates and ensure alignment with requirements, scope, and objectives. The role emphasizes risk management and collaboration with the Project Manager in day-to-day operations.