Project Controller/Accountant

Dynamic Group

  • Baton Rouge, Louisiana
  • 30+ days ago
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    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Accounting Closeunmatched
    • Accounting Softwareunmatched
    • Accounting Standards and Regulationsunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Billingunmatched
    • Budget Managementunmatched
    • Budget Reportingunmatched
    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Change Requests/Ordersunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Constructionunmatched
    • Construction Engineeringunmatched
    • Contract Requirementsunmatched
    • Corporate Policiesunmatched
    • Cost Controlunmatched
    • Cost Reportingunmatched
    • Decision Supportunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • Emergency Responseunmatched
    • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
    • Expense Trackingunmatched
    • Facilities Managementunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Financial Analysisunmatched
    • Financial Controlunmatched
    • Financial Managementunmatched
    • Financial Projectionsunmatched
    • Financial Reportingunmatched
    • Financial Riskunmatched
    • Financial Supportunmatched
    • Forecastingunmatched
    • Governmentunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Logisticsunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Professional Servicesunmatched
    • Profit & Lossunmatched
    • Project Controlunmatched
    • Project Evaluationunmatched
    • Project Trackingunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Purchase Ordersunmatched
    • Reconciliationunmatched
    • Reporting Skillsunmatched
    • Residential Constructionunmatched
    • Revenue Recognitionunmatched
    • Risk Analysisunmatched
    • Support Documentationunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Variance Analysisunmatched

    Description

    Dynamic Group is a national general contractor with divisions spanning heavy civil construction, building construction, and emergency response. Our civil construction capabilities include grading, drainage, subsurface utilities, pile driving, marine construction, and deep foundation work. Our building division operates at scale. We construct commercial, industrial, and government facilities, and we manage large residential construction programs spanning more than 30,000 homes from Hawaii to Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and across the Southeast. When disaster strikes, our emergency response teams offer debris removal, site logistics, haul-and-install operations, and base camp construction, and we stay through recovery. With more than two decades of experience, Dynamic is building the future.

    Job Summary
    The Project Controller is responsible for overseeing the financial performance of assigned projects from start to finish. This role ensures accurate budgeting, cost tracking, billing, forecasting, and financial reporting while partnering closely with project managers and finance leadership to support informed decision-making and maintain financial controls.

    Key Responsibilities
    • Manage project budgets, including setup, monitoring, forecasting, and variance analysis
    • Track project costs, labor, and expenses to ensure alignment with approved budgets
    • Assist with preparing WIP schedule and cost-to-complete forecasts
    • Prepare and review client billings, invoices, and revenue recognition in accordance with contract terms
    • Analyze project financial performance and provide regular reports to project managers and leadership
    • Identify financial risks, cost overruns, and opportunities for improved project profitability
    • Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and contractual requirements
    • Reconcile project accounts and support month-end and year-end close processes
    • Assist with audits by providing project documentation and financial support
    • Manage and track purchase orders and change orders to ensure accurate cost reporting, budget alignment, and timely processing. 
    • Collaborate with project managers to improve cost controls and financial accuracy
    Required Qualifications
    • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
    • 2–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in project-based environments (construction, engineering, professional services, etc.)
    • Strong understanding of project accounting, budgeting, and cost tracking
    • Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
    • Solid analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
    • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
    Preferred Qualifications
    • Experience with ERP or project management systems. Procore experience preferred. 
    • Prior experience working closely with project managers or operations teams
    Skills & Competencies
    • Attention to detail and accuracy
    • Strong communication and collaboration skills
    • Financial analysis and reporting expertise
    • Time management and prioritization
    • Ability to translate financial data into actionable insights
    Benefits:
    • Salary Range $70,000- $80,000
    • Medical
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • 401K
    • Paid Time Off
    Compensation: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

    We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.





    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBaton Rouge, Louisiana
    Websitedynamicgrp.com

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