T&D Project Controller: Budgeting & Cost Control

Mesa Associates, Inc.; Chattanooga, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesa Associates, Inc. is seeking a Project Controller in the United States to manage budgets, forecasts, and cost tracking for multiple engineering projects. You will prepare monthly financial reports, analyze variances, and monitor expenditures to identify risks and opportunities.

You will collaborate with project managers to ensure alignment with scope and schedule. The role requires strong project accounting knowledge, analytical skills, and effective communication of financial insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field preferred.
• 4 years of related work experience required.
• Strong understanding of financial principles, cost control, and project accounting.

Responsibilities

• Developing and maintaining project budgets, forecasts, and cost tracking systems for assigned projects.
• Preparing monthly financial reports, variance analyses, and earned value metrics.
• Monitoring project expenditures and identifying cost overruns, risks, and opportunities.
• Supporting the preparation and review of client invoices and ensuring timely billing.
• Collaborating with Project Managers to ensure financial alignment with project scope and schedule.
• Assisting in the development of change orders and budget revisions.
• Ensuring compliance with Mesa's financial policies, procedures, and client requirements.
• Participating in project reviews and providing financial insights to support project decisions.
• Maintaining documentation for audits, internal reviews, and client reporting.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives in project control processes and tools.

Skills

Project accounting

Cost control

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analyses

Financial reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Excel

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Mesa Associates, Inc. is seeking a Project Controller in the United States to manage budgets, forecasts, and cost tracking for multiple engineering projects. You will prepare monthly financial reports, analyze variances, and monitor expenditures to identify risks and opportunities.

You will collaborate with project managers to ensure alignment with scope and schedule. The role requires strong project accounting knowledge, analytical skills, and effective communication of financial insights.