Project Controller

Lightera
Any Location, GA
Category Accounting
Job Description
Role Overview

The Project Controller serves as the financial co-pilot to the Project Director on large-scale capital investments. This role bridges the gap between engineering and finance. Rather than just recording historical costs, the Project Controller looks forward to identifying financial risks, predicting total completion costs, and ensuring strict budget control before overruns happen.

What You Will Do

Financial Planning, Budgeting, and Forecasting, Cost Control and Variance Analysis, Vendor, Contract, and Contingency Management, Reporting and Governance

Why It Might Be a Fit

The Project Controller must have a degree in finance, Accounting, Engineering, or Construction Management, 5 to 8 years of cost control or project accounting experience, and certification as a Certified Cost Professional (CCP), Project Management Professional (PMP), or CMA/CPA.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Engineering, or Construction Management
  • 5 to 8 years of cost control or project accounting experience
  • Certification as a Certified Cost Professional (CCP), Project Management Professional (PMP), or CMA/CPA
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