Project Controller

Project Controller

We are looking for experienced finance professionals to join our growing team. Gallagher-Kaiser is the world’s top paint-finishing supplier to the automotive industry, and our diversified products and services have driven sustained growth that has made us a leader in the construction industry. The ideal candidate for this role will have a strong project cost accounting background and have demonstrated initiative and strong communication skills. We offer a very competitive compensation and benefits package.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Input initial project estimate into project accounting system/software

Generate estimate at completion (EAC) project summary – as sold original estimate, reconciled as sold contract and control estimate

Maintain EAC project summary for all budget transfers and customer changes throughout duration of the project.

Reconcile committed and actual cost and gather information needed to generate monthly project status report

Prepare project status reports for senior management

Generate and maintain Schedule of Values (SOV) for monthly invoicing to customer and for subcontractor invoicing

Input all subcontractor invoicing

Assign cost codes for all major purchased equipment and subcontract change orders to assure proper tracking in EAC project summary

Assist project manager in all areas necessary to insure accurate project cost reporting and EAC projection

Interface with accounting for preparation of contract legal documents (waivers of lien and sworn statement)

Cost analysis and forecasting as required to support calculation of cost to complete projections

Education Requirements: 4-year degree in finance or accounting is preferred, not required

Experience Requirements: 5 years in a project cost accounting role in the construction field is required