Project Controller collaborating with project managers on financial planning and analysis in transportation. Ensuring project budget compliance and managing financial risks throughout project life cycle.
Responsibilities
Work with project managers to regularly develop and analyze project forecasts (which includes project schedule and costs) along with communicating results to upper-level management.
Assist project managers with the preparation of budgets for new projects and change orders in conjunction with clients and other team members. Along with reviewing WIP/AR and monthly invoices.
Monitor the progress of large projects on a regular basis to evaluate potential financial risks and ensure financial health and proper tracking in accordance with standards.
Review and provide strategic analysis of financial statements and provide commentary on required troubleshooting to improve financial results.
Perform project internal audits and financial reconciliations along with reviewing newly created projects with the internal financial system.
Support development, administration and monitoring of project sub-consultant agreements.
Liaise between project technical leads and project managers to monitor and control project resourcing and accounting.
Assist project managers with compliance of Stantec and ISO standards for Project Management, including participation in audits.
Requirements
Strong understanding of all phases of project controls concepts and ability to communicate ideas to others.
Thorough understanding of project accounting, accrual collection and cost-based accounting.
Solid understanding of principles and methods related to Earned Value Management (EAC, ETC, CPI, SPI, VAC etc.).
Ability to multi-task, manage time, organize, and set priorities and make timely decisions.
Self-motivated, proactive individual with a strong work ethic, capable of prioritizing and communicating to multiple groups.
Able to adapt quickly to changing work demands without compromising accuracy and quality of work.
Excellent written and verbal communications along with strong problem solving and analytical skills (including attention to detail).
Positive attitude, with the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
Must be proficient in MS Office skills, with advanced skills in MS Excel (Pivots, V-Lookups, SUMIFS etc.). Experience with Financial/Cost systems (Oracle, Prolog, etc.) is preferred.
Prior work in project controls/senior project accounting role is a plus.
Four-year (or equivalent) accounting, business or related degree preferred
Minimum of 4 years of experience performing financial analysis, cost management, scheduling and other project controls functions over the life of a project.
Benefits
Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time.
Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.
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