Project Controller

AtkinsRéalis•Portland, OR

4d•$80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Project Controls Manager to join its team in Portland, Oregon. The role provides accounting-related control of 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 involves working with clients, subconsultants, project and program managers and administrators, accounting staff, leadership, and other internal technical and administrative staff. The role requires a comprehensive understanding of financial matters and the ability to develop solutions using information from multiple systems and people. It receives general guidance on objectives and critical issues, with consultation with a Supervisor on unusual problems and developments. Decisions and actions can affect project profitability and overall project success. The position may provide work direction to junior staff and offers feedback and solutions to project and program managers, leadership, and Project Management Office staff. This is a full-time employee position. The expected annual compensation range is $80,000 to $100,000, depending on skills, experience, and geographical location. AtkinsRéalis describes the role as an opportunity to work on world-class projects, collaborate and grow with professional services experts, and receive an attractive compensation package and benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with a major in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, plus a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; without a bachelor's degree, an additional 10 years of relevant experience is required.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability 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.
Address 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 needed.
Monitor, review, and approve subconsultant and vendor invoices, resolving payment and project disputes in conjunction with leadership.
Coordinate and review accounts payable processing to ensure timely payments, accuracy, and general ledger distribution.
Provide assistance and support to the Supervisor and project or program staff as needed.
Offer feedback and solutions to project and program managers, leadership, and Project Management Office staff.
May provide work direction to junior staff.
Perform other duties as the Supervisor may deem necessary.