Financial Project Controller

We are looking for an experienced Financial Project Controller to provide strong financial oversight for projects in Catoosa, Oklahoma. This short-term Contract position will partner closely with project leaders and plant leadership to guide budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial decision-making throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in project accounting, cost control, and performance analysis, with the ability to translate financial data into practical business insights. This role is well suited for a finance specialist who can balance accuracy, compliance, and strategic support in a fast-paced environment. This is 100% remote.

SAP is a MUST.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the financial management of assigned projects by overseeing budgets, tracking expenditures, and refining forecasts from initiation through completion.

• Produce monthly project finance reporting that highlights performance trends, explains variances, and estimates remaining costs to complete.

• Build and maintain financial models that support capital planning, investment evaluation, and post-project financial review for plant-related initiatives.

• Manage Construction in Progress accounting activities, including status tracking, reporting accuracy, and timely capitalization in accordance with applicable accounting guidance.

• Partner with project managers and site leadership to align financial expectations with project schedules, operational goals, and delivery targets.

• Measure and communicate project KPIs and milestone progress to support informed decision-making by management and stakeholders.

• Contribute financial expertise to project proposals through cost development, scenario analysis, and modeling of expected outcomes.

• Uphold adherence to internal controls, company policies, and accounting requirements while supporting audit requests tied to project financial records.

• Identify financial exposure points, elevate concerns when needed, and recommend practical actions to reduce risk and improve project outcomes.

• Maintain organized project financial documentation and support ongoing process improvements across project controlling activities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline.

• At least 10 years of experience in project controlling, financial analysis, or project accounting within a corporate or consulting setting.

• Prior experience working in a publicly traded company environment and familiarity with SOX compliance requirements.

• Strong capability in financial modeling, forecasting, variance analysis, and percentage-of-completion accounting concepts.

• Hands-on experience with month-end close activities in SAP.

• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to work effectively with large data sets and detailed financial reports.

• Clear communication skills with the ability to explain financial information to project teams and non-financial stakeholders.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Compensation

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