What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Project Controller position at OHLA USA?
Who is OHLA USA?
We are a company who believes in building a better, safer, more sustainable world for generations to come. We are committed to making a difference within our communities, who depend on the safety and reliability of the structures we build and is possible with our main asset, our people!
OHLA USA brings together the construction industry's most diverse talent who thrive in a collaborative work environment and appreciate challenges and opportunities. We currently have an opportunity for a Deputy Project Controller in Riverdale, MD. As the Deputy Project Controller manages and oversees the Accounts Payable (AP) function within an infrastructure project, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing of all payments to contractors, suppliers, and consultants. Acts as the control point between project delivery and company headquarters, safeguarding cash flow discipline and compliance with accounting and financial management best practices.
Responsibilities:- Review and process vendor, subcontractor, and consultant invoices
- Ensure invoices align with:
- Contract terms
- Approved quantities / milestones
- Supporting documentation (timesheets, delivery notes, etc.)
- Manage payment cycles and ensure timely disbursement
- Support short-term cash flow planning based on:
- Approved invoices
- Pending payments
- Coordinate payment prioritization at project level
- Maintain strong internal controls over payments
- Prevent duplicate or erroneous payments
- Improve AP workflows (automation, standardization)
- Maintain complete audit trail for all payments
- Support internal and external audits
- Ensure compliance with company policies and contractual obligations
- Maintain continuous coordination with Head Quarters for all financial and AP matters
- Provide regular cash-flow estimates
- Accounts Payable processes
- Invoice validation and contract compliance
- ERP systems
- Procurement and contract structures in infrastructure projects
- Advanced Excel skills
- Analytical Skills
- Ability to detect inconsistencies in invoices, payment applications and cash-flows
- Strong attention to detail and financial accuracy
- Soft Skills
- Clear communication with vendors and internal teams
- Strong organizational and follow-up skills
- Ability to push back when documentation or compliance is insufficient
- 5–10 years in: Accounts Payable, or Project finance / commercial roles with strong AP exposure
- Experience in construction or infrastructure projects
- Understanding of subcontractor payment structures (progress billing, retention, etc.)
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
- Tuition Reimbursement after 1 year of employment
- Personal Time Off Program (PTO)
- Engaging work environment
- And much more!!
OHLA ADA Message: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will require the ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; Employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud noise.
Salary : $120,000 - $155,000