Project Financial Controller

This role supports large, complex, post-sale projects across multiple business units by serving as the financial subject matter expert for assigned projects. The Project Controller partners closely with Project Managers and senior stakeholders to manage project financial health, profitability, forecasting, and risk.

This is not a traditional accounting or ledger-focused role. Instead, it functions as the financial “owner” of projects, supporting execution, cost control, analysis, and decision-making throughout the project lifecycle. Projects may be large-scale, multi-year initiatives with budgets reaching hundreds of millions of dollars, requiring strong financial judgment, communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Act as the financial lead and advisor for assigned projects
• Partner with Project Managers to manage project P&L, margins, and profitability targets
• Establish project financial structure, controls, and reporting frameworks

• Track and manage all project-related costs, including labor, capital expenditures, and operating expenses
• Monitor hours spent versus remaining effort and budget
• Ensure actual costs align with approved budgets
• Identify risks, variances, and cost overruns early

• Develop and maintain project forecasts
• Perform detailed financial analysis and provide recommendations
• Analyze impacts of change orders, scope changes, and project challenges
• Support negotiations by providing financial impact analysis
• Review project KPIs and ensure alignment with financial targets
• Prepare and present project health updates to senior leadership

• Support monthly close activities for projects
• Provide accurate project data for financial reporting and audits
• Ensure reporting deadlines are met
• Coordinate with Finance on accruals, invoicing, and revenue recognition

• Work closely with Project Management, Finance, Sales, Engineering, Procurement, and Customer Support
• Support pre‑sales activities as needed, primarily in a post‑sale capacity
• Serve as a trusted financial advisor across multiple stakeholders and personalities

• Use Excel extensively for tracking, analysis, and reporting
• Work within ERP systems (SAP ECC currently, future migration to S/4
  
  HANA)
• Maintain accurate project data, milestones, and budgets in internal systems

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in project accounting, cost accounting, or project‑based financial roles
• Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables and advanced analysis
• Comfortable presenting financial information to non‑financial stakeholders
• Strong communication skills and professional presence
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Experience in construction, industrial, infrastructure, or project‑driven environments
• ERP experience (SAP preferred but not required)