Project Financial Controls Coordinator

Join a team that's passionate about building inspiring spaces and pushing the industry forward in smarter, more innovative ways. As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. At Mortenson, we're grounded in offering meaningful work, real career growth, and a collaborative culture where your ideas and contributions matter.

We're looking for motivated, adaptable individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy working with a diverse range of people. If you're proactive, curious, and ready to make an impact while growing your career, check out our opportunities!

As a Project Financial Controls Coordinator, you will support project financial management and cost control activities by assisting project teams with Project Financial Management (PFM) systems, financial reporting, and administrative processes while contributing to the ongoing improvement of financial controls and tools.

Responsibilities:

• Support project financial management and cost control activities.

• Assist with maintaining accurate project financial information within Project Financial Management (PFM) systems.

• Support project teams in monitoring budgets, forecasts, and financial performance.

• Assist with the administration of project financial controls and cost management processes.

• Help prepare and distribute project financial reports and performance metrics.

• Ensure financial data is maintained in accordance with Mortenson policies, procedures, and standards.

• Provide support for Project Financial Management (PFM) systems and users.

• Provide day-to-day support to project teams utilizing PFM systems and tools.

• Assist users with questions related to system functionality, processes, and best practices.

• Maintain communication regarding system updates, enhancements, and available resources.

• Support user adoption and consistent utilization of project financial management tools.

• Escalate system or process issues to appropriate stakeholders as needed.

• Support financial systems testing and process improvement initiatives.

• Participate in testing system updates and enhancements to verify functionality and accuracy.

• Document testing results, system issues, and enhancement requests.

• Assist with recreating and documenting system errors to support issue resolution efforts.

• Support implementation activities associated with financial system improvements.

• Help identify opportunities to improve financial processes and system effectiveness.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support operational excellence.

• Partner with operations, finance, accounting, and technology teams to support financial management initiatives.

• Assist with maintaining process documentation, training materials, and user resources.

• Contribute to initiatives that enhance project financial controls, reporting, and operational consistency.

• Support ongoing efforts to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of project financial management practices.

• Effectively build relationships and work collaboratively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and across all organizational levels.

• All other duties as assigned.

Additional Information:

• It is likely and anticipated for Mortenson team members to participate on traveling project assignments throughout their careers. Depending upon the operating group, frequent mobility may be required

• We are currently seeking individuals to join us in 2027

Project Assignment:

You will have the opportunity to join our team in one of our many operating groups, with placement aligned by individual interests and evolving organizational priorities. Project and team placement promote meaningful work, professional growth, and broad exposure to strategic initiatives that drive enterprise impact.

Examples of our operating groups include but are not limited to:

• Renewable Energy

• Commercial

• Data Center

• Federal Contracting

• Sports and Entertainment

Required Qualifications:

Cultivate your skills in your chosen field of study and build your career with Mortenson. We look forward to hearing from you if you:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related degree by summer 2027

• Are willing to be mobile / relocate frequently, for project assignments, based on needs of the business

• Possess a current driver's license and have access to reliable transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Have previous related internship experience

• Have a basic understanding of construction and generally accepted business practices

• Demonstrate strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills and show initiative and leadership

• Showcase a positive and professional attitude and exemplary customer service skills

• Are detail-oriented, organized, and can effectively handle multiple competing priorities

The base compensation range for this role is $28 - $38 per hour. This position is eligible for a potential annual bonus. Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual's knowledge, skill and experience with consideration given to internal equity.

Mortenson provides a comprehensive benefit program to team members and their families to support their health, build long term financial security and provide the opportunity for work and life balance.

Benefits offered to non-craft, non-union, full-time team members include:

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage

• Dental plan

• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match

• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves

• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

• No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources

• Tuition reimbursement

• Adoption Assistance

• Gym Membership Discount Program

Please make note:

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items to Note

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.