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About the Role
The Project Controller leads all financial administration and fiscal management aspects of a mega project, or multiple large/mid-size projects while ensuring all team members are following Gilbane financial policies and procedures and communicating any potential profitability or risks to leadership.
Responsibilities
- Trains and supports project teams in all project accounting procedures
- Supervises and trains direct reports on processes, procedures, and completion of daily tasks; manages workload and performance of direct reports, ensuring alignment with overall company standards
- Ensures accuracy and completion of project forecast
- Assists in the financial closing process including development of risk and opportunity analysis
- Works and acts as an Independent Accountant during project forecast meetings to mitigate financial risk
- Evaluate change management for inconsistencies and risk impacts on projects
- Monitors key indicators for managing and analyzing risk projects while keeping Accounting Manager and/or Business Controller informed on any noted concerns
- Assists the Accounting Manager or Business Controller with monthly Work in Process (WIP)
- Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members
- Aids in communicating company and department strategy to direct reports
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
- 8–10 years of post-graduation experience in construction project accounting is required
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Ability to learn construction management and payment management software
- Knowledge of the overall project execution process including budgeting, project forecasting, cost control, schedule, anticipated cost, and project profitability
- Knowledge of construction industry insurance products and construction pricing components
- Ability to communicate effectively, listens to understand, and can clearly convey information in all forms based on the audience to ensure shared meaning of the message
- Acts inclusively by ensuring that actions and behaviors are respectful, shows empathy and treats others with dignity; leverages capabilities and insights of individuals with diverse perspectives, abilities, and motivation
- Ability to solve problems by identifying, prioritizing, and implementing alternatives for a solution
- Demonstrates agility and adaptability by maintaining effectiveness and adjusting to change by exploring the rationale, trying new approaches, and collaborating with others to make the change successful
- Ability to show passion and commitment while delivering on business outcomes; ability to create a sense of individual ownership and accountability
- Ability to identify opportunities for new and improved ways of doing things that result in value added, unique and differentiated solutions
- Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.
Skills
- Oracle Textura payment management software or equivalent is preferred
- Leverage Business Insights
- Deploy a Strategic Mindset
- Display Emotional Intelligence
- Build High Performing Teams
- Drive Team Accountability
- Coach and Develop Others
Location
- Upstate New York
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 8-10 years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
Salary/Compensations
- $100,000.00-$120,000.00
Benefits
- Benefits and retirement program
- Competitive health and welfare benefits
- Generous profit-sharing/401k plan
- Multi-dimensional training opportunities through Gilbane University
About the Company
- As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870.
- Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time.
- You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more!
- We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.
- You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Equal Opportunity
- Gilbane is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.
- Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.