What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Controller - Columbus, OH OR Merrillville, IN position at Neural Strategic Solutions, Inc?
Project Controller
Hybrid in Columbus, OH OR Merrillville, IN
In Office Tues to Thurs
Prefer a candidate that has a strong accounting and/or financial background over a candidate with strictly IT experience.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Summary
The project controller will be responsible for IT project forecasting (present estimate creation and monthly updates), monthly project accruals and reclass entries, and vendor management (Purchase Requisition creation, Purchase Order creation, Invoice monitoring, Invoice approval, Invoice tracking).
Required Qualifications for Position
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Information technology, or a related business discipline, or equivalent work experience.
- 5-7 years’ Experience in a similar role
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor the message to different audiences and levels of detail. High
- A proactive attitude, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. High
- A customer-centric mindset, with the ability to understand the needs and expectations of the end-users and deliver value-added solutions. High
- A growth mindset, with the ability to learn new skills, adapt to changing situations, and embrace feedback. High
- Superior troubleshooting problem-solving skills. Knowledge worker who is driven and can think and act in a fast-paced environment. High
- Ability to collaborate with business partners and service providers in a matrix organization. High
- Ability to operate in a metrics-based management environment with a continuous improvement mindset. High
- Foundational understanding of contracts High
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite High
Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position
- Related experience in the utility industry
- Experience using the ServiceNow Program Management Module
- Experience using Ariba to create Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Orders, and manage invoices
Essential Functions
- Demonstrates strong forecasting, budgeting, accounting, and vendor management skills, and financial acumen with the ability to analyze and communicate trends.
- Proven ability to consistently meet monthly financial calendar deadlines.
- Assesses the financial impact of IT risks and issues and escalates them as needed to ensure timely resolution and minimal disruption.
- Communicates effectively with technical and non-technical audiences, using various methods such as presentations, reports, and diagrams.
- Applies problem-solving skills and analytical thinking to troubleshoot issues, resolves conflicts, and proposes solutions.
- Implements and promotes continuous improvement practices
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $55.00 - $65.00 per hour
Ability to Commute:
- Columbus, OH 43085 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Columbus, OH 43085: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Columbus, OH 43085
Salary : $55 - $65