Sr. Project Controller

About the role

The Sr. Project Controller will oversee project billing, invoicing, and revenue recognition, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contract terms. They will also process and review cost transactions, monitor project budgets, costs, and margins, and prepare and maintain monthly project financial reports.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project billing, invoicing, and revenue recognition, ensuring accuracy and compliance with contract terms
• Process and review cost transactions, job cost reports, and financial forecasts
• Monitor project budgets, costs, and margins; identify variances and communicate risks to project leadership
• Partner with Project Managers to support cost control, forecasting, and financial decision-making
• Prepare and maintain monthly project financial reports, including earned value and cost-to-complete analysis
• Ensure timely and accurate financial closeout of projects
• Support audits and internal controls by maintaining proper documentation and financial records
• Aid in process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in billing and financial reporting
• Lead and develop a team of Project Controls/Cost Analysts, providing guidance on forecasting, cost-to-complete analysis, financial reporting, and project performance management
• Travel up to 15% as needed to support project and business needs

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field with minimum of 7 years experience
• Strong experience in project accounting, billing, and financial processing, preferably in construction, utilities, or infrastructure
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex billing structures, including progress billing, cost-plus, or contract-based invoicing
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in ERP systems, job cost accounting software, and Microsoft Excel
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments; able to remain adaptable, focused, and effective as priorities and conditions change
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and proactive problem-solver

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field
• Minimum of 7 years experience in project accounting, billing, and financial processing

Skills

• Project accounting
• Billing and financial processing
• ERP systems
• Job cost accounting software
• Microsoft Excel

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including 100% employer-paid health care benefits (medical, dental, and vision)
• 100% employer-paid basic life insurance
• 100% employer-paid disability benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching contribution
• Paid Time Off (sick and vacation)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Wellness and Mental Health Programs
• Learning and Development Programs

Pay

Salary Range for this position will be: $110K - $165K, based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This position may be based in Denver, Colorado, Lenexa, KS or Columbus, OH and will support large-scale infrastructure and construction projects.