Project Controls Specialist Job Denver area,Colorado USA,Accounting

Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented Project Controls Specialist to support a large-scale Wildfire Mitigation Program by managing reporting requirements associated with state and federal grants, including Department of Energy (DOE) funding. This role is responsible for ensuring reporting accuracy, maintaining compliance with grant requirements, monitoring budgets and expenditures, and meeting critical reporting deadlines.
The ideal candidate has a strong financial analysis background, exceptional attention to detail, and experience interpreting complex grant, funding, or contractual requirements. Responsibilities

Manage grant-related reporting requirements for wildfire mitigation projects funded through state and federal programs
Interpret grant requirements, funding agreements, and compliance obligations to ensure accurate reporting
Prepare and submit complete, accurate, and timely grant reports
Track project budgets, expenditures, forecasts, and grant funding utilization
Generate financial, cost, and schedule reports to support project leadership and grant compliance
Coordinate with Project Managers to obtain weekly and monthly cost and schedule updates
Assist with project forecasting and expenditure analysis
Monitor reporting deadlines and proactively manage deliverables to ensure funding requirements are met
Respond to reporting, audit, and data requests from internal stakeholders and grant administrators
Develop, maintain, and support project schedules and detailed cost tracking tools
Collaborate with finance, accounting, grant management, and program teams to ensure data accuracy and consistency
Support process improvements related to reporting, compliance tracking, and grant administration

Required Qualifications

Bachelor s degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or a related field (preferred)
5 10 years of experience in financial analysis, reporting, project controls, grants administration, or a related discipline
Strong financial analysis and reporting experience
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:
- Pivot Tables
- VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
- Complex data analysis and reporting
Ability to interpret complex grant requirements, contractual language, and compliance obligations
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
Excellent organizational, analytical, and time-management skills
Ability to work independently and consistently meet strict reporting deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Grant management or grant reporting experience
Department of Energy (DOE) grant experience
Utility, energy, infrastructure, or regulated industry experience
Experience with contract interpretation and compliance reporting
Experience with:
- Primavera P6
- SAP Work and Asset Management
- Data analytics and reporting tools
Background supporting federally funded projects or capital programs