Project Financial Controller
Amicus Talent Solutions, Michigan City, IN, United States
Michigan City, United States
This is a full-time role supporting the financial management of a
large-scale data center construction project . The Construction Site Controller will play a key role in
cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting , working closely with project leadership to provide accurate and timely insights into overall project performance.
The position will begin as
fully on-site for the first 1-2 months
to support project onboarding and integration with the team. Following this, the role will transition to a
hybrid schedule , with approximately
2-3 days per week on-site .
Key Responsibilities
Manage project budget setup, cost coding, and ongoing cost tracking
Prepare and maintain cost reports, forecasts, and cash flow projections
Monitor cost performance, identifying variances and potential risks
Partner with Project Managers and Superintendents to align financials with field progress
Support subcontractor financials, including commitments and pay applications
Track and manage change orders, ensuring accurate cost impact reporting
Maintain visibility into committed, actual, and forecasted costs
Assist with procurement and commitment tracking
Support month-end close processes, including accruals and reconciliations
Ensure compliance with internal financial processes and documentation standards
Coordinate with corporate finance and accounting teams as needed
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, or related field
5+ years of experience in construction cost control, project accounting, or project controls
Experience supporting large-scale construction projects (data center or mission-critical preferred)
Familiarity with construction contracts, billing, and cost structures
Experience with systems such as Procore, SAP, Oracle, or similar
Strong Excel and analytical skills
Ability to work on-site as required, especially during initial project phase
Desired Traits
Strong attention to detail and organization
Solid financial and analytical capabilities
Clear communication across teams and stakeholders
Collaborative, team-oriented mindset
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Combination of on-site and hybrid working (after initial onboarding period)
Close collaboration with field teams and project leadership
Fast-paced team-driven environment
Per diem provided (project/location dependent)
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This is a full-time role supporting the financial management of a
large-scale data center construction project . The Construction Site Controller will play a key role in
cost control, forecasting, and financial reporting , working closely with project leadership to provide accurate and timely insights into overall project performance.
The position will begin as
fully on-site for the first 1-2 months
to support project onboarding and integration with the team. Following this, the role will transition to a
hybrid schedule , with approximately
2-3 days per week on-site .
Key Responsibilities
Manage project budget setup, cost coding, and ongoing cost tracking
Prepare and maintain cost reports, forecasts, and cash flow projections
Monitor cost performance, identifying variances and potential risks
Partner with Project Managers and Superintendents to align financials with field progress
Support subcontractor financials, including commitments and pay applications
Track and manage change orders, ensuring accurate cost impact reporting
Maintain visibility into committed, actual, and forecasted costs
Assist with procurement and commitment tracking
Support month-end close processes, including accruals and reconciliations
Ensure compliance with internal financial processes and documentation standards
Coordinate with corporate finance and accounting teams as needed
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Construction Management, or related field
5+ years of experience in construction cost control, project accounting, or project controls
Experience supporting large-scale construction projects (data center or mission-critical preferred)
Familiarity with construction contracts, billing, and cost structures
Experience with systems such as Procore, SAP, Oracle, or similar
Strong Excel and analytical skills
Ability to work on-site as required, especially during initial project phase
Desired Traits
Strong attention to detail and organization
Solid financial and analytical capabilities
Clear communication across teams and stakeholders
Collaborative, team-oriented mindset
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Combination of on-site and hybrid working (after initial onboarding period)
Close collaboration with field teams and project leadership
Fast-paced team-driven environment
Per diem provided (project/location dependent)
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