Project Controller

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The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.

Join a transformational project that will shape the future of our operations. As the finance and accounting lead for a new plant build, this role provides the financial discipline, controls, and insights necessary to successfully execute a significant capital investment. Responsible for project controls, procurement validation, asset accountability, invoice review, and cash flow forecasting, the role ensures every dollar invested is accurately tracked, properly supported, and aligned with project scope, contractual commitments, and business objectives throughout the project lifecycle.

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

• Financial Leadership & Project Governance
  - Lead financial oversight of the project, including budgets, forecasts, commitments, change orders, and cost performance from kickoff through closeout. Deliver financial insights, forecasting, and reporting that support effective project decision-making.
• Capital Assets & Procurement Controls
  - Ensure project spending, contracts, invoices, and purchase activity are accurate, properly supported, and aligned with approved scope and budgets. Oversee capital asset accountability, capitalization, construction-in-progress tracking, and project closeout.
• Compliance, Risk & Internal Controls
  - Maintain strong financial controls, audit readiness, contract compliance, and risk management processes. Ensure adherence to company policies, regulatory requirements, and governance standards.
• Strategic Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement
  - Partner with engineering, construction, procurement, operations, vendors, and finance teams to drive successful project execution.
• Provide leadership with clear visibility into project costs, cash flow, risks, and key business decisions.
• People Management:
  Drives a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee development and coaching.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in accounting or related field and 5+ years of professional accounting experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership is required.
• Strong project accounting, capital project controls, forecasting, variance analysis, accrual, commitment tracking, and cash-flow management skills.
• Experience validating purchase orders, receipts, invoices, vendors, contracts, quotes, change orders, assets, bills of lading, and spare…