Project Controller

Job Description

Your role

The Project Controller serves as the financial and commercial partner to the Project Management organization and is responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and reporting the financial performance of projects throughout their lifecycle. The role provides project teams and leadership with accurate forecasting, risk assessment, cost control, and profitability analysis to support project & business decisions.

The Project Controller works closely with Project Managers, Finance, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to ensure projects are executed in compliance with company financial policies while maximizing project profitability and minimizing financial risk. The role serves as a key business partner to both Project Management and the Business Controller, providing financial insight, performance analysis, forecasting, and decision support throughout the project lifecycle. The Project Controller will maintain alignment with the Business Controller on reporting requirements, forecasting standards, and internal controls.

Your day-to-day

• Maintain project budgets and cost structures
• Complete project financial transactions (including V2, monthly pre/post, budget updates, and project close out), monitor project committed and actual costs
• Develop monthly project forecasts and estimate-at-completion analysis, perform variance analysis between budget vs. forecast, identify project risks/opportunities and communicate findings to stakeholders
• Perform monthly budget analysis for all active projects and identify trends across projects
• Own monthly Pre/Post process including all reporting, tools, routine activity management and review meetings
• Lead Invoicing and Collections efforts for all projects
• Lead Liquidated Damages estimation and accrual management with Business Controller
• Other responsibilities as assigned by Project Support Manager or Business Controller

Your skills and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering (Manufacturing & Industrial), Industrial Technology, Construction Management, or related field.

• Experience in project controls, project accounting, financial analysis, cost accounting, project management support, or related disciplines.

• Experience working in project-based businesses, manufacturing, engineering, construction, industrial equipment, EPC, or similar environments preferred.

• ERP experience preferred (SAP - preferred, Oracle, Dynamics, or equivalent).

• Strong financial analysis and forecasting skills.

• Understanding of project budgeting, cost control, and revenue recognition principles.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency.

• Experience with business intelligence and reporting tools such as Power BI preferred.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.

• Ability to work effectively across functional teams and organizational levels.

Physical Requirements/Essential Functions:

• Able to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Able to work in regular local office setting using computer, keyboard, etc.

Your compensation and benefits

The compensation range for this position is $87,910.00 to $131,860.00 annually. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus. Atlas

Copco provides industry-leading benefits including healthcare, 401K savings plan, company holidays, vacation, sick time, parental leave, tuition assistance, referral bonus and an employee assistance program. Eligibility requirements apply.

Your job location

This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Santa Maria CA, United States (US). You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.

You will report to the Projects Support Manager

Atlas Copco Mafi-Trench Company LLC is located on the beautiful Central Coast of California. We manufacture a wide range of Turbo Expanders and equipment that support sustainable resources. Locally our facility is a California Certified Green Business. Our Think GREEN Initiative has reduced our landfill impact significantly by implementing ambitious recycling programs and reduced our carbon footprint.

What you will learn:

• High level proficiency with SAP
• Proficiency with Enovia
• Tools used for periodic budget review

Atlas Copco Mafi-Trench Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Atlas Copco Mafi-Trench Company is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Human Resources at acmtc.recruiter@us.atlascopco.com

Unsolicited resumes

ACMTC does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or HR team.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas now or in the future.

Why it is great to work with us

Your career grows through your skills, your curiosity, and the people you work with. You join a global network where we learn from each other and share knowledge openly. We focus on long‑term development and encourage you to explore new ideas that help us move forward. Innovation is part of how we think and act - we test, improve, and use what we learn to create solutions that matter. You can make a meaningful impact by contributing with your insights and taking ownership of your work, supported by flexible ways of working and leaders who empower you.

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Uniting curious minds

Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we are uniting curious minds, and you could be one of them.

Information at a Glance

Atlas Copco delivers innovative products and solutions that help businesses grow and drive progress. Our portfolio spans compressed air and gas systems and treatment, vacuum solutions, industrial power tools, assembly systems, and power and flow solutions. We bring a commitment to long-term success built on expertise, reliable service, and uptime. When you level up to the Atlas Copco experience you enter a partnership based on quality, sustainability, and ease of collaboration. The technology we bring, and the decades of experience support the future-proofing of your business. Atlas Copco is a brand within Atlas Copco Group.

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Uniting curious minds

Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we are uniting curious minds, and you could be one of them.

Employment type: Full-time

Job type: On-Site

Posting End Date: 11/22/26

Functional area: Project Management

Legal Entity: Atlas Copco Mafi-Trench Company LLC

Country/Region: United States

City / Province: Santa Maria CA