Controller - Capital Projects & Project Finance

Location: Newark, NJ area

Work Arrangement: Onsite

Job Type: Full-Time

A leading global organization in the Newark, NJ area is seeking an experienced Controller to support the financial oversight and governance of major capital investment projects. This role will be responsible for project budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, financial reporting, and accounting, ensuring accurate financial information and compliance with applicable accounting standards and internal policies.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in finance or accounting, experience with capital investments and project accounting, and a continuous improvement mindset. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented financial professional who enjoys analyzing complex financial data, partnering with cross-functional teams, and driving process improvements in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Oversee the financial governance of capital investment projects, including budgeting, forecasting, accounting, cash flow planning, and financial reporting.
• Develop and maintain project cash flow forecasts using input from project teams, contract terms, and approved investment plans.
• Monitor and report actual project expenditures against budgets, ensuring data accuracy, transparency, and timely financial insights.
• Ensure compliance with internal finance policies, financial reporting guidelines, contractual agreements, and shareholder reporting requirements.
• Review fixed asset capitalization, accruals, supplier invoices, and payment schedules in collaboration with Accounting and project delivery teams.
• Evaluate the financial impact of project scope changes and budget adjustments, preparing business cases, scenario analyses, and supporting recommendations.
• Support project risk management by identifying, quantifying, and monitoring financial risks associated with capital investments.
• Analyze financial results and variances, identify potential issues, and provide fact-based recommendations to support informed decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders to ensure effective financial controls, accurate reporting, and alignment with project objectives.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, strengthen controls, and enhance reporting efficiency.

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting, preferably within project implementation, capital investment, or project accounting environments.
• Strong knowledge of both GAAP and IFRS accounting standards.
• Demonstrated experience with project accounting, fixed asset capitalization, and capital expenditure tracking.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting.
• Proven ability to analyze complex financial data, identify variances, and develop clear, actionable recommendations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and engage confidently with senior leadership.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion and professionalism.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, analytical finance professional with a continuous improvement mindset and a natural curiosity for understanding how processes work and how they can be improved. They will be comfortable taking ownership of financial responsibilities, solving problems at their root, and partnering with stakeholders to support sound financial management and successful capital investment initiatives.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (we, our, or Vaco by Highspring) are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership,…