Project Controls Analyst

At Cumming Group, you will work on some of the world's most exciting projects in a dynamic environment where your success is measured by the impact you make. We are one of the fastest‑growing project and cost management consultancies in the United States, reflected in our top‑10 ENR rankings. With over 60 offices worldwide and a diverse project portfolio, our rapid revenue growth offers you limitless opportunities to make your mark.

Zubatkin Owner Representation (ZOR), a Cumming Group Company established in 1994, serves not‑for‑profit organizations—including museums, performing arts, educational, and religious institutions—across the East Coast. The practice focuses on strategic planning, design, and construction of capital projects, spanning all aspects from real‑estate analysis and master planning through design, construction, and move‑in for new construction, renovations, and expansions.

The Project Accountant/Project Controls Analyst reports directly to the Project Controls Director and will be assigned to multiple projects to help develop, track, and analyze budgets, expenditures, risk management, and other financial reporting functions. The role proactively interacts with the internal team on known or potential areas of concern.

• Work with project managers to support budget development exercises.
• Implement the project financial accounting procedures and systems, including training and workshops for the project management team and/or contractors.
• Establish the project control system accounting software to record and maintain all budget, contracting, and commitment and expenditure activity, including comparison with original budgets.
• Track and monitor contingency usage and exposure logs.
• Prepare anticipated cost reports, cash flow reports, and special budget analyses.
• Provide input and analysis on anticipated and current situations and bring issues to the internal project team’s attention.
• Monitor and track project‑related insurance coverages and certificates.
• Review proposals and contracts for proper attachments and backup, math errors, and check established billing rates.
• Engage with the client for project accounting protocols, payments management, and accounting reconciliations between ZOR and the clients.
• Perform monthly reconciliation of the client’s project cost general ledger.
• Liaise with consultants and vendors to ensure timely set‑up, invoices, and payment.
• Review all invoices and contractor requisitions checking for accuracy, job name, math errors, previous billings and past‑due balances.
• Review consultant statements to ensure that all invoices have been received, recommended, and recorded.
• Follow up with client as needed.
• Engage with external project teams on invoicing and facilitate any billing resolutions.
• Engage and remain current with the internal ZOR project team on project status and cost activities.
• Issue reports to the Project Team, Management, and the Client, ensuring they are accurate and timely.
• Assist Project Manager with close‑out procedures, ensuring that all costs have been received, processed, and included in the final billing.
• Check that all applicable waivers have been received.
• Review all financial reports and provide documentation for final project financial close‑out.
• Participate in client and project meetings as requested.
• Support clients with additional outside lender or funding paperwork as needed.
• Partner with the internal ZOR project team and provide support as needed.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a closely related field (highly preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of demonstrated Project Accountant/Project Controls experience, preferably in real‑estate, construction, or non‑for‑profit environments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and handle priority changes.
• Strong financial and analytical skills, and detail‑oriented.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in Quick Books (preferred).
• Desired qualities: organized and proactive planner; clear communicator (oral and written); good client and team relations skills; team player.

Salary Range: $85,000.00 - $ per year (base salary only). The…