Project Controller

Perform complex analysis of budgets and schedules. 

Identify trends, patterns and conclusions based on complex data analysis. 

Conduct and plot trend analysis (both micro and macro) with large data sets/number of variables. 

Identify, establish, and report financial metrics in order to maintain proper oversight of project execution. 

Monitor and report performance against plans to ensure contractual cost and schedule objectives are met. 

Prepare financial reports, statements, and estimates (such as NF 553M/NF 553Q, and cost estimate portions of the Task Order Plan). 

Coordinate, negotiate, and resolve financial compliance issues with various governmental agencies. 

Ensure accurate interpretation of contract requirements. 

Interface with operational and technical management, responding to their requests for financial data. 

Establish and define program plan requirements for assigned work. 

Coordinate interdepartmental development of program plans and interface with vendors and customers as required. 

Monitor the status of financial accounts, ensuring task order charges accurately reflect labor hours, rates, subcontractor costs, and other direct costs (ODCs) 

Monitor spending versus plan and promptly notify management of any overruns or underruns. 

Act as a key technical expert on financial analysis issues. 

Develop technical solutions to complex problems. 

Serve as a liaison between technical/operational management and the internal finance team to find solutions and recommend courses of action. 

Support corporate profitability and revenue maximization by making contract compliant recommendations and offering opportunities and solutions to technical/operational management. 

Exercise considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments. 

Develop written processes for best-practice, project control management.

Hands-on experience with Unanet or comparable Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, including financial management, project accounting, and reporting.

Expert knowledge using Excel to conduct financial analysis on individual projects as well as the portfolio in aggregate. 

Proven experience in performing complex financial analysis and reporting. 

Experience coordinating and resolving financial compliance issues with governmental agencies. 

Experience in program planning and monitoring, including budget and schedule analysis. 

Demonstrated ability to develop technical solutions to complex problems and to exercise considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches. 

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

Excellent communication and negotiation skills. 

Ability to coordinate with multiple departments and external stakeholders. 

Proficiency in preparing detailed financial reports and estimates. 

Strong organizational and time management skills. 

Skilled in managing complex projects with multiple moving parts, ensuring all components are effectively coordinated and deadlines are met. 

BA/BS/MA/MS Degree in Finance or Business. 

Previous experience in the government contracting industry as a project controller. 

Familiarity with DCAA and DCMA contract requirements. 

CFCM – Certified Federal Contracts Manager; CCMA