The Project Controller is responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of service project execution, including preventative and reactive maintenance, performance monitoring, and warranty activities. This role manages budgeting, forecasting, cost control, revenue recognition, cash collection, risk management, and compliance across ongoing service agreements. As a key liaison between Project Management, Finance, and other departments, the Project Controller ensures accurate financial tracking, reporting, and governance throughout the full-service lifecycle, including contract execution, warranty periods, and continuous service delivery.

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: Apply appropriate revenue recognition methods (POC, milestone-based, straight line, time & materials) in accordance with accounting standards
• Oversight: Review and approve purchase orders, invoices, contracts all in line with budget and proper cost allocation
• Claims & Change Orders: Quantify, track, and support financial recovery of claims, variations, and change orders in alignment with contractual terms
• Warranty Management: Track warranty provisions, monitor actual warranty costs against accruals, and ensure appropriate financial reporting during the warranty period
• Commercial & Margin Support: Provide financial insights to improve project profitability and support bid/tender processes with cost benchmarks and risk assessments

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 5–7 years of project-controls experience in service projects
• Strong proficiency with NetSuite, Procore, and advanced Excel;
• Proven ability to communicate complex ideas simply and drive proactive process improvements.
• Takes initiative and contributes actively to a fast-growing, results-driven team

What will you do?

• Lead the global budgeting process, ensuring alignment with overall financial strategy and business objectives.
• Build and structure the budgeting function from the ground up, including processes, timelines, and reporting frameworks.
• Partner closely with FP&A and finance leadership to support financial planning, forecasting, and long-term projections.
• Review, consolidate, and challenge budgets across regions, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with company goals.
• Analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual performance, providing insights on budget vs. actuals, variances, and key drivers.
• Support the development of financial models and projections, working alongside FP&A to inform decision-making.
• Partner with regional leaders to review variances, track performance, and identify optimization opportunities.
• Ensure strong financial governance and compliance with internal controls across all regions.
• Manage and mentor the Budget Controller US and Budget Controller LATAM.
• Prepare high-level financial reports and presentations for senior leadership.
• Support internal/external audit processes with budget-related documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning, forecasting, and reporting methodologies. 

What are they looking for?

• 5–10+ years of experience in budgeting, FP&A, or financial planning roles, preferably in multinational or high-growth environments.
• Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Exposure to financial modeling and projections, with the ability to partner effectively with FP&A teams.
• Proven ability to build or improve budgeting processes and frameworks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel and experience with ERP/planning tools (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, or similar).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally and across regions.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment with a hands-on mindset.
• Fluent English required (Spoken and Written).