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Project Controller

Blue Ridge Executive Search
Manhattan, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 7/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/24/2026

Key Responsibilities:

  • Financial Management: Monitor project budgets, forecasts, and expenditures, ensuring alignment with financial goals.

  • Cost Control: Track and analyze project costs, identify variances, and recommend corrective actions.

  • Reporting: Prepare and present financial reports, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to management.

  • Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in the development of project budgets and financial forecasts.

  • Billing & Invoicing: Coordinate with finance teams to ensure accurate and timely invoicing and payment processing.

  • Contract & Compliance Management: Ensure financial compliance with contract terms, regulatory requirements, and company policies.

  • Risk Management: Identify financial risks and provide recommendations for mitigation.

  • Collaboration: Work closely with project managers, procurement, and accounting teams to support financial decision-making.

  • Process Improvement: Assist in streamlining financial procedures to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications & Skills:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, or a related field.

  • 3 years of experience in financial analysis, project cost control, or accounting in the construction industry.

  • Proficiency in construction project management software (e.g., Procore, Primavera P6) and financial systems.

  • Strong understanding of job cost accounting principles, budget tracking, and financial reporting.

  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

  • Ability to multitask, prioritize, and work in a fast-paced environment.

  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.

  • Knowledge of construction contracts, change orders, and billing processes is preferred.

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