Project Controller

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Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Management: Monitor project budgets, forecasts, and expenditures, ensuring alignment with financial goals.
• Cost Control: Track and analyze project costs, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Reporting: Prepare and present financial reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to management.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in the development of project budgets and financial forecasts.
• Billing & Invoicing: Coordinate with finance teams to ensure accurate and timely invoicing and payment processing.
• Contract & Compliance Management: Ensure financial compliance with contract terms, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
• Risk Management: Identify financial risks and provide recommendations for mitigation.
• Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, procurement, and accounting teams to support financial decision-making.
• Process Improvement: Assist in streamlining financial procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, or a related field .
• 3+ years of experience in financial analysis, project cost control, or accounting in the construction industry .
• Proficiency in construction project management software (e.g., Procore, Primavera P6) and financial systems.
• Strong understanding of job cost accounting principles, budget tracking, and financial reporting .
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling .
• Knowledge of construction contracts, change orders, and billing processes is preferred.

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