Project Controller

Job Title: Project Controller Status: Full-time/Exempt Reports to: Division Controller Work Schedule: M-F (flexible hours) Compensation: $110,000-120,000 per year This pay range encompasses multiple levels of the role. Career level and compensation depends on applicants credentials. At Utilitra, base salary is one component of a competitive compensation package for employees. Our pay ranges are broad to allow for movement within our organization and to accommodate different skill sets and levels of expertise. We take into consideration a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, abilities, experience, education, and credentials, when determining the base salary offered. Company Benefits Company-paid health insurance (medical, vision, dental, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance are provided) 100% 401k match (up to 5% of salary) Paid holidays Paid personal/sick leave Paid vacation Paid parental leave Educational assistance Various discount programs About Our Company Utilitra is a woman-owned provider of design, construction, and technology solutions, delivering trusted expertise across the full spectrum of infrastructure. Our diverse team of skilled professionals supports clients from the ground to the cloud, offering everything from underground construction and engineering to advanced technology, security, and IT solutions. We are proud to be recognized by the St. Louis Business Journal as one of the Largest Woman‑Owned Businesses in the St. Louis area, one of St. Louis's 50 Fastest‑Growing Companies, and a Best Places to Work finalist. In addition, the St. Louis Post‑Dispatch has named Utilitra a Top Workplace for seven consecutive years. Overview The Project Controller plays a vital role in overseeing key financial functions within the company, including the management of accounts payable and receivable. This position involves significant responsibility in planning, organizing, and directing the accounting operations to ensure compliance with GAAP, statutory, and legal requirements. Supervisory Responsibilities The Project Controller supervises all job costs and job revenue. They are responsible for ensuring we are billing in compliance to the contract as well as allocating costs correctly. Duties/Responsibilities Plans, develops, organizes, coordinates, and directs the efficient and safe operation of a team; ensures compliance with all applicable GAAP rules, statutes, and legal requirements. Takes direction from the Division Controller and incorporates company objectives into their vision for each year. Trains and mentors the team; provides developmental opportunities and stretch assignments, ensuring the long-term sustainability of their department and the functions they operate. Supports all Project Accounting Staff within Utilitra as well as for Utilitra's client companies; prepares and verifies information, responds to customer questions, and offers insight when issues arise related to areas of expertise. Provides feedback to Division Controller to assist in production of performance evaluations for the team. Ensures the accuracy and timeliness of financial information sent to vendors, financial institutions, banks, insurance companies, or other stakeholders on behalf of the company or its customers. Review and assess the work in progress schedule to verify we are capturing all cost and revenue in accordance with GAAP. Support Project Accounting Staff and Division Controller in Accounts Receivable collection efforts. Mentor and train others. Ensure team is in compliance with job contract requirements. Become subject matter expert on Viewpoint, Vista Web, and Pvault. Reconcile accounts with customer's systems to ensure accuracy. Become subject expert in storm restoration requirements. Collaborates with others to gather information and provide data and support related to the field of expertise. Special projects & other duties as assigned. Cross-train in all facets of Accounting, preparing to fill in for anyone absent and to grow in responsibility and scope over time. The person in this role will uphold the culture of Utilitra, including relationship building with customers as well as general behavior on Utilitra or client premises or at other Utilitra-sponsored events. Requirements/Qualifications Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting required. Masters or CPA preferred. Expertise in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable imperative. Strong knowledge of GAAP and legal requirements of accounting and finance. Vista Viewpoint experience helpful. Must possess good interpersonal and communication skills. Experience in the Construction Industry preferred. Physical Requirements Extensive reading of both written figures and words, typed reports, and computer screens. Data entry up to six (6) hours per day. Phone communication approximately one (1) hour per day. Sitting for prolonged periods in meetings can be four (4) or more hours each day. Communicating verbally with other staff, contractors, vendors, and customers continually. Moving between meetings and buildings to communicate with customers, usually less than one (1) hour per day. Occasional lifting up to 10 pounds. Occasional stooping, reaching, or bending. Travel Requirements This role does not require any travel. Utilitra is committed to building and sustaining an equitable and inclusive work environment where diversity is expected and valued. We believe that a diverse workforce benefits and enriches our mission, vision, and core values and is a critical component to our company's success. Utilitra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We proudly extend consideration for employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, protected veteran status, or any other criteria protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr