Position Summary
The Project Controller is responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of project execution, from budgeting to forecasting, cost control, revenue recognition, risk management and compliance. This role is a key liaison between Project Management, Finance and other departments to ensure accurate financial tracking, reporting and governance across the project lifecycle.

Location:  This position is an onsite role in Reston, Virginia

Key Responsibilities

Budgeting and Forecasting: Develop and maintain project budgets, update forecasts, and manage cash flow projections

Cost Control & Analysis: Track project costs, analyze variances, and support corrective action plans

Project Monitoring & Reporting: Maintain performance dashboards and prepare periodic project financial reports

Contract: Ensure contract terms are adhered to regarding financial reporting, milestones, liquidated damages and billing
Risk & Change Management: Assess financial impacts of project changes and integrate approved adjustments into forecasts and billing

Compliance and Governance: Ensure adherence to corporate, audit, and accounting standards (SOX, GAAP)

Customer Billing & Invoicing: Oversee accurate and timely billing aligned with contract terms; support AR in resolving issues

Month End Close: Finalize project margin and accruals; ensure accurate revenue recognition based on Percentage of Completion (POC)

Oversight: Review and approve purchase orders, invoices, contracts all in line with budget and proper cost allocation