Project Controller

POSITION SUMMARY

The Project Controller serves as a leader, subject matter expert, and teammate on all project financial matters. This includes costing, analysis, billing, and some collection responsibilities. There are dotted line responsibilities with the Billing Supervisor related to the projects that are financially run through that position.

Reports to : VP of Finance

Location : Burlington, MA Office (required in office MTW)

Number of Direct Reports : 3 (10 total)

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Project Controller contributes to company success by driving compliant, accurate, and timely project finances and is a champion of continuous improvement efforts to monitor and analyze costs, increase cash flow, and develop solid working relationships with clients.

Job duties of the Project Controller include :

• Providing leadership for the team, ensuring proper procedures are followed and maintaining consistent methods & standards.
• Manage the Billing Supervisors, Contract Admin Supervisor, and their teams.
• Responsible for performance management, coaching, cross training and professional learning and development of all staff members.
• Provide support to VP of Finance and ensure open communication on all matters or as directed.
• Educate Operations in Construction Project Finance and Reporting.
• Work with Operations, Project Managers, Finance team, and Billing staff to track project statuses including progress billings, job costing, and other analyses.
• Ensure approved projects are updated in the system with assignment of job numbers, relevant job information, schedule of values and job cost module requirements including purchase and change orders.
• Maintain construction budget files and check contracts prior to billing and make necessary corrections to facilitate accurate billings.
• WIP management including reporting, analysis and management of open items and unbilled commitments.
• Review invoices for accuracy before they are sent to Clients.
• Conduct collection attempts via phone, email, and interpersonal communication.
• Build relationships with the client representatives.
• Review all processes for efficiency; recommend and implement changes.
• Other duties as required.

Preferred Experience for the Project Controller Role :

ABOUT CBES

City Building Engineering Services (CBES) is a leading integrated professional services firm supporting technical requirements and sustainable solutions for the retail and related industries. Utilizing our vast array of in-house resources, CBES experts tackle the most challenging projects from inception to completion, including project design, engineering, construction and commissioning. Our integrated team provides unique value serving our clients and our climate.

WHY SHOULD YOU WORK AT CBES?

CBES is part of a global network of leading professional services, infrastructure management, and data-driven sustainability solutions firms for starters. We offer a generous benefits package that includes 28 days of PTO along with a 401(k) with immediate vesting and company match.

We don't just hire anyone at CBES; we're looking for team members with a deep sense of responsibility, an ability to collaborate, a desire to learn and grow, a willingness to always lend a helping hand.

When you join CBES, you're committing to making a difference. We make a commitment to you too - helping you embark on a career with purpose! Whether through our world-classes training or our Leadership Development framework - CBES cares passionately about the people we hire and ensures that growth is always on the horizon.

Wondering if this is the place for you to take the next step in your career? If you put clients first, care passionately about what you do and are committed to working on a team that respects each other, this is the place for you!

So, if you're ready to get started, let's go!

CBES is An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company has a Drug-Free Workplace Policy in effect that is strictly adhered to.