Project Controller

Adolfson & Peterson Construction•Alexandria, LA

3d•$104,000 - $172,000•Remote

About The Position

Adolfson and Peterson Construction is hiring a Project Controller to support accounting and finance functions for construction projects. The role will initially be assigned to a large data center project near Alexandria, Louisiana. It may be performed remotely, but requires travel to the project site approximately one week per month and at least once per month during the project duration. The Project Controller supports cost control, cash flow management, accounts payable and receivable, profit projections and analysis, financial risk mitigation, and contract compliance. The role also contributes to month-end close and prepares financial reporting for the project management team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, and/or a related field.
At least 8 years of project accounting experience.
Demonstrated financial acumen, including experience creating financial analysis for business decision support.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Viewpoint Spectrum, Oracle TPM, and construction project management tools.
Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards.
Experience driving accountability for financial and operational effectiveness, integrating and aligning efforts within teams, monitoring results, and addressing problems directly.
Effective communication, organization, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
High attention to detail.
Passion for continuous improvement and driving change.

Nice To Haves

Data center experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Take personal responsibility for working safely within an Incident and Injury Free (IIF) culture.
Prepare cost-plus, lump sum, or GMP contract billings, including required backup.
Manage the pay application review process and work with the project team to produce timely billing and approvals that support favorable project cash flows.
Assist the project manager with budget management and analysis and prepare monthly financial projections, including potential cost issues.
Proactively identify project issues and ensure contract and budget compliance.
Ensure project costs, including equipment, material, and labor, are processed correctly; review non-reimbursable costs for proper coding; and track billing receipts and costs against budget and forecast.
Conduct ongoing project cost analysis to identify trends and insights, and use the analysis and trend data to prepare monthly financial reporting for the project team and leadership.
Respond to project-related audit requests from the owner or an external auditor.
Participate in subcontractor prequalification and coordinate with the project team to ensure compliance with AP subcontractor risk mitigation standards.
Provide oversight to project coordinators, including assistance with subcontractor management, lien waiver collection, billing backup support, and contract change orders.
Participate in monthly CORE meetings to communicate project financial status to the leadership team.
Perform other duties as assigned.