Project Controller

About the role

Oversees accounting functions for significant project or program, coordinating and collaborating with the client, subconsultants, project/program managers and administrators, and leadership.
Brings significant experience and expertise to unique and complex client billing requirements and corresponding internal processes.
Monitors compliance with contract terms and subcontractors' compliance with contractual commitments.
Monitors timecard accuracy and drives resolution to timekeeping errors.
Prepares project financial reports, analyses, and budgets.
Tracks work orders to ensure appropriate charging of hours, costs, and expenses to projects, and communicates project progress/status to Supervisor and program administrators.
Establishes and maintains project accounting files and reviews project reports for accuracy and completeness.
Manages client billings and payments from clients, resolves client disputes, and adjusts project billing records as required.
Coordinates and reviews processing of accounts payable to ensure timely payments, accuracy, and general ledger distribution.
Provides assistance and support to Supervisor and project/program staff as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversees accounting functions for significant project or program
• Brings significant experience and expertise to unique and complex client billing requirements and corresponding internal processes
• Maintains compliance with contract terms and subcontractors' compliance with contractual commitments
• Monitors timecard accuracy and drives resolution to timekeeping errors
• Prepares project financial reports, analyses, and budgets
• Tracks work orders to ensure appropriate charging of hours, costs, and expenses to projects
• Communicates project progress/status to Supervisor and program administrators
• Maintains project accounting files and reviews project reports for accuracy and completeness
• Manages client billings and payments from clients, resolves client disputes, and adjusts project billing records as required
• Covers accounts payable to ensure timely payments, accuracy, and general ledger distribution
• Provides assistance and support to Supervisor and project/program staff as needed

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with major in Accounting, Finance or related field, plus minimum 6 years relevant experience. Without Bachelor's degree, additional 10 years of relevant experience is required.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills required to interact and effectively communicate with multiple stakeholders including internal managers, subconsultants, project/program administrators, and client.
Good analytical ability and technical skills with high attention to detail.
Good to excellent competency with MS Office (especially Excel), large business accounting systems, and support systems.
Strong ability to work independently and drive tasks to completion.
Smartsheet experience preferred.

Qualifications

Must have good to excellent competency with MS Office (especially Excel), large business accounting systems, and support systems.
Must have strong ability to work independently and drive tasks to completion.
Smartsheet experience preferred.

Skills

Accounting
Financial Analysis
Budgeting
Project Management
Client Billing
Contract Compliance
Timecard Accuracy
Financial Reporting
Invoicing
Accounts Payable Coordination
Subconsultant and Vendor Invoices Review
Payment Disputes Resolution
Project Progress Communication
Financial Understanding
Analytical Ability
Technical Skills
Attention to Detail
Independent Work Ability
Excel Proficiency
Large Business Accounting Systems
Support Systems
Smartsheet Experience

Benefits

AtkinsRéalis offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absence options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits.

Pay

$80,000 - $100,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

Schedule

This is a full-time position.