Project Cost Controller

Project Cost Controller

Finance job in Hydropower. Permanent contract, flexible location. Charlotte, NC.

ANDRITZ Hydropower North America is an international technology group with a portfolio of sustainable products and solutions. With over 29,800 employees, the group operates in more than 40 countries.

As the first hydroelectric equipment manufacturer in North America, ANDRITZ Hydropower North America leads in turbine design. From design to construction, our innovative team offers turnkey solutions. Contributing to sustainable technology, you help build a clean future.

Summary

We seek a highly skilled Project Cost Controller with background in Finance, Budgeting and project financial reporting. The ideal candidate manages budgets, compares actuals to original budgets and controls cost to come. A dynamic fast‑paced environment offers challenging tasks and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Create initial project forecast from Sales to Contract Execution handover.
• Perform complex tasks in project estimating, change documentation, and cost control.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly forecast: reconcile budget versus actuals, analyze variances, risks, and opportunity tracking.
• Report forecast variances to portfolio level, manage changes to cost monthly and quarterly.
• Analyze and track change requests/variation orders from customers.
• Assist with sales planning and billings to customers.
• Manage multiple projects with budgets ranging from $500K to $100MM+.
• Collaborate with departments to develop budgets/forecasts, review actual performance.
• Prepare proposal and claim packages.
• Represent the Project Manager in absence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Law, Engineering, or Construction Management.
• Experience in project controls, finance, and budgeting.
• Strong analytical skills and experience interpreting financial data.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in Government Contracting is a plus.
• Strong computer skills with emphasis on MS Excel (Access, Word, Project, SAP).

What we offer

• Life, disability, dental and extended health insurance.
• 401k matching.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee individualized training and career plan.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability.