Project Controls - Financial Coordinator

Description

The Role

As a vital member of our Program Analytics and Technology team, this role is essential for the successful execution of our projects. We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Cost Controller with experience in financial reporting and project control systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing project cost baselines, along with maintaining and analyzing project financial data. This role is critical to the successful execution of our projects, and the ideal candidate will collaborate closely with owners, project managers, engineers, construction managers, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate financial oversight and tracking throughout the project lifecycle. The role requires strong analytical skills, financial expertise, and the ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Project Manager to prepare expenditure forecasts, including a likely statement of expenditure range based on known project risks; forecasts to include tracking of purchase orders, purchase requisitions, and planned work.
• Develop monthly project controls meetings for assigned projects.
• Track project scope, schedule, budget, risks, and issues and facilitate communication of updates from project team for management and funding departments.
• Facilitate project budget set-up and budget transfers.
• Support accounting re-classes to ensure charges to assigned projects are correct and aligned with the project plan.
• Facilitate monthly project cost accruals and reconcile invoices.
• Provide support for cost certifications by project and program managers.
• Provide other miscellaneous financial program support, as required, for assigned portfolio; and
• Prepare invoices and supplementary reports for cost reimbursable projects.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of bachelor’s Degree and five (5) years of project financial and portfolio management experience; or in lieu of a bachelor’s degree, a high school diploma Eight (8) years of project financial and portfolio management experience.
• Proven experience in developing budgets and managing costs for large-scale projects
• Strong understanding of project management principles, including scope, time, cost, and risk management.
• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) and AACE cost control methodologies.

Technical Skills:

• Power BI: Proficiency in Power BI and basic knowledge of how to create dashboards in Power BI Desktop using DAX for project financial data analysis and reporting.
• Must be highly proficient in Excel, Teams, and SharePoint and have experience developing reports from financial and project systems.

Soft Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational abilities to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Perform additional project controls related duties as required.

Preferred Certifications

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is a plus.
• AACE CCP (Certified Cost Professional) a plus

Work Environment:

This position may involve both office-based work and site visits to project locations, requiring occasional travel to oversee project progress and resolve on-site issues.

Company Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to qualified candidates. The employee compensation package includes Employer premium cost share contributions to all employees and their families. The benefit healthcare coverage package includes medical, dental, and vision, 401k with company contributions, Personal Time Off (PTO), and 100% company-paid Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability. Additional Voluntary benefits include Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Life Insurance for employee/spouse/child(ren), and the opportunity to enroll in Health Flex Spending.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CES is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative-action employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law or regulations in the locations where we work.

Company Overview:

CES Consultants, Inc. is a fast-growing civil infrastructure engineering firm with offices in Florida, New York City, DC Metro, and New Jersey.

CES Consultants is a rapidly expanding civil infrastructure engineering, program/construction management, and program analytics and technology firm that is dedicated to excellence. At CES, teamwork drives our success as we deliver outstanding service and foster strong, lasting relationships with both our employees and clients. We are seeking passionate professionals to join us in our mission to develop innovative, sustainable solutions that strengthen communities and enhance resilience. Being part of our culture means:

• Thriving on challenges and the effort needed to solve them.
• Working with people who are positive, adaptable, and growth minded.
• Delivering quality work for our clients and investing in their success.
• Collaborating seamlessly and supporting one another as a team.