Project Controller 

Primary Job Location: Pittsburgh, PA 

Employment Format: Hybrid 50% onsite  

Position Overview: The Project Controller plays a crucial role in ensuring the financial success and stability of projects within the organization. Working closely with the Project Team, the Financial Controller is responsible for developing project budgets, tracking financial performance, and providing accurate and timely financial reporting. 

Responsibilities:  

Collaborate with the Project Team to develop the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and project budgets. 

Work with Work Package Leaders (WPL) to develop accurate cost-to-complete estimates and percent complete evaluations. 

Track, monitor, and report planned budgets/forecasts versus actual spend using project controlling tools (SAP, PCS, and Primavera). 

Provide variance explanations and propose recovery plan actions. 

Review the latest schedule with the Project Planner and quarterly report the Earned Value. 

Prepare monthly reports on project results. 

Assist with the preparation, processing, and tracking of contract Change Orders. 

Collaborate with the Project Manager to prepare and track potential claims for additional work. 

Track internal and external invoicing and reconcile cash receipts and retention. 

Understand and report on the cash flow position of the project. 

Work with global controllers for Intracompany projects. 

Track subcontractor invoicing, payments, and reconciliations. 

Review and approve Purchase Order Requisitions in alignment with the budget and track Purchase Orders in PCS. 

Prepare quarterly forecasts and annual budgets, reporting key performance indicators for the project. 

Monitor the financial "health" of the project and raise the "red flag" when negative impacts or conditions arise. 

Qualifications: 

Required: 

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field 

Minimum of 2 years of experience in project financial controlling, preferably in the engineering industry 

Experience with project controlling tools such as SAP, PCS, and Primavera 

Strong financial planning and budgeting skills 

Proficiency in financial tracking and reporting 

Contract management and negotiation skills 

Ability to manage invoicing, cash flow, and reconciliation 

Experience in Purchase Order management and forecasting 

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills 

Ability to work independently and as part of a team 

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel 

Project level experience 

Recommended: 

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. 

Experience with Intracompany project management. 

Experience in global project financial management. 

Benefits: Available benefits to be discussed during the interview 

Notes:  

Salary: $80,000 - $95,000 

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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.