Project Controls Manager

Overview

We are seeking a Project Controls Manager to join our team in Chandler, AZ
. If you want to be a part of a successful global organization and have at least 6 years of experience in a financial or analytical role, we would like to connect with you! This role provides accounting‑related control of a significant project or program, including budgeting, financial analysis and reporting, systems management, contract compliance, and billing/invoicing/accounts payable coordination and review.

It is a full‑time position that offers an attractive compensation package with robust benefits.

• Oversees accounting and project controls functions for a significant project or program, coordinating and collaborating with the client, subconsultants, project/program managers and administrators.
• Brings significant experience and expertise to unique and complex client funding and billing requirements and corresponding internal processes.
• Monitors compliance with contract terms and subcontractors’ compliance with contractual commitments.
• Prepares and presents project financial reports, analyses, and budgets.
• Tracks forecasts, commitments and invoices to ensure appropriate costs align with forecasts and allocations of expenses to projects and communicates project progress/status to supervisor and program administrators.
• Establishes and maintains project accounting files and reviews project reports with client representatives for accuracy and completeness.
• Manages client/vendor project forecasts and contract commitments to vendor.
• Manages vendor billings and payments from client, resolves client disputes, and adjusts project billing records as required.
• Monitors, reviews, and approves subconsultant and vendor invoices, and resolves payment and project disputes in conjunction with leadership.
• Coordinates and reviews processing of accounts payable to ensure timely payments, accuracy, and general ledger distribution.
• Oversees and executes the tracking, allocation and journal entry preparation and processing of shared services costs to correct project area.
• Provides assistance and support to supervisor and project/program staff as needed.
• May perform such duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.
• Work involves a comprehensive level of financial understanding, and the ability to distill discrete solutions from multiple input sources, both system and human.
• Receives general guidance on overall objectives and critical issues. Consults with supervisor concerning unusual problems and developments. Decisions made and actions taken impact project profitability and overall project success.
• Offers feedback and solutions to project/program managers, leadership, and Project Management Office staff. May provide work directions to junior staff.
• Interfaces with internal technical and administrative staff at all levels. Works closely with subconsultants, project/program managers, accounting staff, and project/program administrators.
• Interfaces with clients on collections and billings; resolves client disputes as necessary.
• Monitors timecard accuracy and drives resolution to timekeeping errors.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Accounting, Finance or related field, plus minimum 6 years relevant experience.
• Smartsheet and SAP experience are preferred.
• Must have good analytical ability, organizational and technical skills with high attention to detail.
• Must have competency with managing multiple projects simultaneously with ability to retain project information and follow changes.
• Must have good to excellent competency with MS Office (particularly Excel), large business accounting systems, and support systems.
• Must have strong ability to work independently and drive tasks to completion.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills required to interact and effectively communicate with multiple stakeholders including internal managers, subconsultants, project/program administrators, and client.

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They shape our culture and guide our decisions. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company‑paid life and short‑/long‑term disability, employer‑matched 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, paid time off, flexible work options, and other comprehensive programs.

Expected compensation range is between $85,000 and $105,000 annually, depending on skills, experience, and geographic location.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug‑Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability.