Project Controls Manager

Vogt Power•Louisville, KY

4d•$105,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Vogt Power International Inc. is based in Louisville, Kentucky, and specializes in the design, manufacture, and supply of equipment and solutions for the power generation industry. The company is an industry leader in heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs), serving domestic and international customers. The Project Controls Manager oversees the project controls department and supports financial reporting, project guidance, and risk management throughout project execution. The role manages and mentors project controls staff in the United States, India, and Thailand; coordinates department work; and ensures consistent processes and outputs across projects. It also works closely with project managers to provide effective project controls, timely status reporting, and early identification of issues. The position manages financial forecasting and reporting, cash flow forecasting, cost and schedule risk assessment, audit preparation, and compliance with reporting and local tax requirements. It also establishes departmental goals, procedures, organizational structure, and staffing. The posting notes that reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
3–5 years of management experience.
5–8 years of work experience in a related field.
Strong analytical mindset.
Proven ability to interact and communicate well with senior leadership.
Team-player approach.
Project timeline execution skills and ability to work independently.
Experience with project accounting, including percentage-of-completion accounting.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations of the project controls department.
Manage and mentor project controls staff in the United States, India, and Thailand.
Coordinate and assign tasks within the project controls department.
Ensure consistent application of department processes and consistency of outputs across projects.
Prepare department labor and financial forecasts as requested.
Manage the cash flow forecasting process.
Lead cost and schedule risk assessments supporting project contingencies.
Meet regularly with project managers to ensure they receive the support needed from project controllers.
Review work prepared by the project controls department for accuracy.
Prepare employee evaluations for the project controls department.
Work closely with project managers to ensure systems and support processes enable effective project control and timely status reporting, and to identify issues early in the project cycle.
Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budget and forecast.
Manage preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and forecasts.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal reporting requirements.
Ensure local tax compliance on projects.
Establish and implement short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.
Design, establish, and maintain an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish departmental goals and objectives.
Coordinate and prepare data and schedules for annual financial audits by independent, federal, state, and customer auditors.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.