Assistant Project Controller

JGM•Coatesville, PA

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

JGM is seeking an Assistant Project Controller to support the Finance & Accounting Department in delivering accurate, timely, and insightful financial reporting for our construction projects. In this role, you will assist with project accounting, work-in-progress reporting, monthly close activities, and financial analysis. You will work closely with Project Managers, the Corporate Controller, and cross-functional teams to ensure financial accuracy from project initiation through closeout. This position is critical to maintaining strong financial controls and supporting JGM’s continued growth in the construction sector.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
10+ years of accounting experience, preferably in construction, fabrication, or industrial services.
Experience with construction revenue recognition and percentage-of-completion accounting.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
Familiarity with GAAP and standard accounting principles.
Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Viewpoint Spectrum ERP is a plus.
Previous auditing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist in completing accurate project setup in the ERP system, including budgets, cost codes, schedules of values, and contract documentation.
Monitor project financial performance and support monthly cost-to-complete and forecasting processes.
Partner with Project Managers to review job cost reports, analyze variances, and identify risks or improvement opportunities.
Support the preparation of monthly Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules, percent-complete calculations, and revenue recognition.
Prepare and submit timely and accurate progress billings, T&M invoices, and retainage billings.
Track and process change orders, ensuring costs, budgets, and revenue adjustments are properly recorded.
Maintain subcontract and purchase order documentation, ensuring proper approvals and alignment with project estimates.
Validate labor, equipment, material, and subcontract costs for proper coding across fabrication and field operations.
Review daily/weekly labor data from field supervisors and fabrication managers to support accurate payroll allocation.
Support inventory, material transfers, and job-related purchasing controls.
Assist in monthly close activities including reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, and project-level financial reporting.
Contribute to year-end audit support, providing documentation for project financials, contracts, and billing activities.
Assist with federal, state, and local tax preparation and compliance activities.
Help maintain internal controls, standard operating procedures, and project accounting best practices as the company grows.
Serve as a liaison between Accounting, Project Managers, Field Superintendents, and Fabrication facility leadership.
Support development of standardized dashboards, KPIs, and reporting for project performance.
Assist in training operations personnel on job cost coding, purchasing workflows, and documentation standards.