Project Controller

Overview

We are currently seeking a Project Controller for our Service Group located in Chicago, IL with travel to Dallas, TX. As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, Walsh recruits individuals who are seeking a small company feel with a large company backing. Walsh is a successful fast-growing company at the forefront of technology and is committed to being the employer of choice to our employees and the builder of choice to our customers.

Why join Walsh

• Challenging, complex work
• Creative and innovative problem-solving environment
• Supportive, communicative managers who reward hard work
• Opportunities for growth, training, and development
• Flexibility in career path & progression
• Opportunities to work and live all over the United States

Responsibilities

• Coordination of P&L on project with large contract values (generally close to or over $1 billion)
• Mentor and train Project Accountants and Associate Project Accountants if applicable
• Represent the company in owner and JV meetings and relations
• Manage all job and subcontractor-related duties listed below on mega projects:
  • Heavy involvement in cost forecasting
  • Coordination of owner billing
  • Develops strong relationship with project staff
  • Detailed review of all line items of cost report
  • Provide analytical information to project Operations team on individual jobs (Program Manager/Regional Operations Manager level)
  • Report issues and findings to Business Group Accounting Manager and project staff
  • Review to ensure all cost and billings are booked in the proper months
  • Run and review report of outstanding accounts receivable and contact Program Manager/Regional Operations Manager for collection
  • Finalize job closeout, including providing final documentation to owner and handling any open issues
  • Coordination of documentation on legal issues
  • Journal entry cost as necessary for confidential items

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or equivalent
• 3-5 years of construction accounting experience required
• Experience in CMiC or other ERP systems preferred
• Experience in reading or interpreting financial statements
• Strong verbal and written skills needed to communicate with external subcontractors and internal mid to upper level management
• Some light travel involved

Division: Service Group • Job Category: Project Management • Job Type: Full_time