Junior Project Controller

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and monitor project budgets, forecasts, and cost performance metrics.
• Analyze project financial data and provide actionable insights to project managers and leadership.
• Prepare monthly project financial reports, including variance analyses and earned value metrics where applicable.
• Review labor, subcontractor, material, and indirect costs to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Support project setup, funding management, and contract modifications within Costpoint.
• Monitor project revenue, billing, and profitability throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial close activities related to project accounting.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, company policies, and government regulations.
• Collaborate with Program Managers, Contracts, Accounting, and other stakeholders to support project execution.
• Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation and analyses.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in project control, project accounting, program finance, or a related financial role.
• Strong proficiency with Deltek Costpoint.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting government contracts, including cost-reimbursable and fixed-price contracts.
• Knowledge of FAR/DFARS regulations.
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint.