Project Controller

AtkinsRéalis•Portland, OR

About The Position

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Project Controller (described in the overview as a Project Controls Manager) to join its team in Portland, Oregon. This full-time role provides accounting-related control for a significant project or program, including budgeting, financial analysis and reporting, systems management, contract compliance, and coordination and review of billing, invoicing, and accounts payable. The position works with clients, subconsultants, project and program managers, administrators, accounting staff, leadership, and the Project Management Office. It receives general guidance on objectives and critical issues, with unusual problems and developments referred to a Supervisor. Decisions and actions affect project profitability and overall project success; the role may also provide work direction to junior staff. AtkinsRéalis describes itself as a global engineering services and nuclear organization focused on infrastructure and energy systems. The company seeks career-minded professionals interested in long-term tenure.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a major in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, plus at least 6 years of relevant experience; candidates without a bachelor’s degree need an additional 10 years of relevant experience.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills to communicate effectively with internal managers, subconsultants, project and program administrators, and clients.
Good analytical ability and technical skills, with high attention to detail.
Competency managing multiple projects simultaneously, retaining project information, and following changes.
Good to excellent competency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, large business accounting systems, and support systems.
Strong ability to work independently and drive tasks to completion.

Nice To Haves

Smartsheet experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee accounting functions for a significant project or program, coordinating with clients, subconsultants, project and program managers and administrators, and leadership.
Apply experience and expertise to complex client billing requirements and corresponding internal processes.
Monitor compliance with contract terms and subcontractors’ contractual commitments.
Monitor timecard accuracy and drive resolution of timekeeping errors.
Prepare project financial reports, analyses, and budgets.
Track work orders to ensure hours, costs, and expenses are charged appropriately, and communicate project progress and status to the Supervisor and program administrators.
Establish and maintain project accounting files and review project reports for accuracy and completeness.
Manage client billings and payments, resolve client disputes, and adjust project billing records as required.
Monitor, review, and approve subconsultant and vendor invoices, and resolve payment and project disputes with leadership.
Coordinate and review accounts payable processing to ensure timely and accurate payments and general ledger distribution.
Assist and support the Supervisor and project or program staff as needed, and perform other duties the Supervisor may assign.
Offer feedback and solutions to project and program managers, leadership, and Project Management Office staff.
Interface with clients regarding collections and billings and resolve disputes as necessary.
May provide work direction to junior staff.