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Project Controller - Construction

ASCENDING, Inc.

Mclean, VA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Accounts Receivable, Alternative Energy, Analysis Skills, Billing, Budgeting, Cash Flow Projection, Cash Management, Change Management, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Construction Control, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Corrective Action, Cost Allocation, Cost Analysis, Cost Control, Cost Forecasting, Documentation, Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC/EPCC/EPCM), Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Audit, Financial Management, Financial Projections, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Maintain Compliance, NetSuite, Network Operations Center, Performance Analysis, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Project Control, Project Evaluation, Project Execution, Project Lifecycle, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Purchase Orders, Reporting Dashboards, Revenue Recognition, Risk Management, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Time Management, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
Mclean, VA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Title: Project Controller
Location: corporate office in Miami, FL, Houston, TX or Reston, VA
Term: Full Time, Direct Hire


Position Overview
Our client delivers turnkey clean energy and power infrastructure solutions across the Americas. We design, build, and operate advanced Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and mission-critical networks for data centers, utilities, and industrial clients. Our technology-first mindset powers systems from SCADA to cloud—and everything in between.
About The Position
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.


What You'll Do
  • 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. Support claims preparation and claims resolution
  • 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. Manage warranties and spare parts, including tracking, coordination, documentation, and timely resolution of warranty-related actions

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
  • 5–7 years of project-controls experience in construction, EPC or long term service projects in energy storage industry or similar
  • 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

About the Company

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ASCENDING, Inc.

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