Senior Project Accountant

Cost Controller

A confidential and growing organization is seeking an experienced Cost Controller to support project cost control, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and project performance analysis.

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting or finance professional who enjoys working closely with project managers, leadership, vendors, subcontractors, and accounting teams to drive accurate reporting, cost visibility, and strong financial controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Track, monitor, and reconcile project commitments, including subcontracts, purchase orders, and uncommitted exposure against baseline budgets.
• Review subcontractor and vendor invoices to ensure alignment with project progress.
• Update cost projections to reflect project changes, trends, risks, and potential budget impacts.
• Track and administer change orders, claims, and scope changes while ensuring proper approvals.
• Approve purchase orders in Deltek and support contract administration and vendor onboarding.
• Maintain project cash flow forecasts and support customer invoicing.
• Coordinate cost and schedule data, including earned value, productivity tracking, and cash flow reporting.
• Prepare budget performance reports, variance analysis, cash flow reports, and Estimate at Completion (EAC) reporting.
• Provide project managers and leadership with insights into project risks, opportunities, and financial performance.
• Partner with project accounting to reconcile budgets, forecasts, and accounting records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting, cost control, project accounting, or financial analysis experience.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, cash flow reporting, and project financial reporting.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Employment Type:

Full Time

Pay Details: $90,000.00 to $ per year

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Aaron Vizcaino Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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