Project Controller

Overview Project Controller is the project manager’s primary partner on all things project finance. This includes developing and monitoring project schedules and budgets, tracking scope changes, and providing transparency on project performance. The Project Controller prepares cost and schedule reports, tracks cost variances, forecasts estimate-to-complete (ETC) and estimate-at-completion (EAC), and works proactively with the project team to identify cost savings and risks before they become problems. The Project Controller interfaces with all aspects of the organization to ensure comprehensive project oversight and alignment. This is a hybrid position based in Fremont, CA. Key Responsibilities Develop, update, and monitor project work breakdown structures, schedules, and budgetsTrack cost variances against budget and forecast estimate-to-complete (ETC) and estimate-at-completion (EAC) on a rolling basis, predicting future spend curvesTrack, document, and communicate changes in project scope, cost, and schedule, including change order impact analysisPartner with project managers and site leadership to drive budget accountability and disciplined cost management across the organizationPrepare and maintain project cost, schedule, and risk analysis reportsDevelop and analyze performance metrics to track project progress and identify areas for improvementIdentify cost savings and risks, and support the implementation of financial risk mitigation strategiesManage project invoices and ensure timely collectionAdhere to accounting guidelines and relevant regulationsSupport project closeout, reconciling final costs against baselineAdditional duties assigned by management Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field5+ years of experience in finance and accounting analysis, preferably with project-based experiencePrior experience working closely with Project Managers and managing multiple projects at a time.Experience with NetSuite or a similar ERP system preferred (training provided)Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent is a plusComfortable using AI tools such as ClaudeAdvanced Excel skills