[Hiring] Project Controller @Gilbane Building Company

Role Description

Do you consider yourself to be a highly technical, strong communicator with the desire to work in a team environment on complex projects? Gilbane is seeking a Project Controller to lead all financial administration and fiscal management aspects of a mega project or multiple large/mid-size projects. This role ensures that all team members, including Project Manager, Superintendent, and Engineer, are following Gilbane financial policies and procedures and communicates any potential profitability or risks to leadership.

The Project Controller will collaborate closely with the project team and may be required to travel up to 50% depending on the location of the project.

Responsibilities

• Trains and supports project teams in all project accounting procedures
• Supervises and trains direct reports on processes, procedures, and completion of daily tasks; manages workload and performance of direct reports, ensuring alignment with overall company standards
• Ensures accuracy and completion of project forecast
• Assists in the financial closing process including development of risk and opportunity analysis
• Works and acts as an Independent Accountant during project forecast meetings to mitigate financial risk
• Evaluates change management for inconsistencies and risk impacts on projects
• Monitors key indicators for managing and analyzing risk projects while keeping Accounting Manager and/or Business Controller informed on any noted concerns
• Assists the Accounting Manager or Business Controller with monthly Work in Process (WIP)
• Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members
• Aids in communicating company and department strategy to direct reports

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• 8-10 years of experience
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Ability to learn construction management and payment management software

Requirements

• Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. The salary ranges from $125,000.00-$175,000.00 plus benefits and retirement program dependent on location.
• Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Benefits

• Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan.
• We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry.

Company Description

As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more!

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.