Strategic Project Controls Analyst

Langan Engineering & Environmental Services; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Langan is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to join its Operations team in Parsippany, NJ. This role supports project delivery and ensures sound financial management across the project lifecycle, from inception to closeout, in partnership with the project management team.

The ideal candidate will have a accounting or finance background, 1–3 years of relevant experience, and strong Excel/ERP skills; you will analyze budgets, forecasts, and contracts to optimize profitability and compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business-related field; equivalent experience considered;
• 1-3 years minimum of related work experience, preferable within the A/E/C industry or professional services firm;
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook;
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy; strong analytical and problem‑solving skills;
• Possess excellent organizational and time management skills and can manage multiple projects simultaneously;
• Understanding of general accounting procedures;
• Experience working on various types of contracts (e.g., firm fixed price, and time and materials) is a plus;
• Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and SAP Analytics Cloud software is a plus;
• Superior interpersonal skills;
• Strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Sound judgment capability and ability to maintain confidentiality; and
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with others;

Responsibilities

• Conduct weekly and/or monthly financial analyses on assigned projects with specific focus surrounding financial metrics, such as customer billings, financial performance, budgets, and forecasting;
• Utilize financial tools to identify potential financial risk and/or mitigate existing financial risk throughout a project’s lifecycle. Assist with ad hoc project financial reporting;
• Collaborate with Project Managers on different courses of action that would positively impact a project’s operations and profitability, while ensuring compliance with Langan's policies and procedures;
• Participate in project kick-off calls and project review meetings with Management;
• Establish baseline budgets and process any amendments (or change orders) to the base contract. Assess project revenue goals and advise on financial strategy upon contract review;
• Review and maintain executed contracts, proposals, purchase orders, and change orders;
• Track and monitor accounts receivable and accounts payable on assigned projects, and follow‑up where needed;
• Develop relationships with clients, vendors, and subconsultants to research and resolve any invoice‑related issues; and
• Perform other accounting and operational duties as requested.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business

Equivalent experience

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

SAP Analytics Cloud

MS Office

Job description

Langan is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to join its Operations team in Parsippany, NJ. This role supports project delivery and ensures sound financial management across the project lifecycle, from inception to closeout, in partnership with the project management team.

The ideal candidate will have a accounting or finance background, 1–3 years of relevant experience, and strong Excel/ERP skills; you will analyze budgets, forecasts, and contracts to optimize profitability and compliance