New Hudson Facades is seeking a Project Controller to oversee the financial performance of assigned projects from design and fabrication through installation and closeout. In this role, you will work closely with project management, manufacturing, field operations, and accounting to maintain accurate budgets, forecast costs and profitability, and support project cash flow. The ideal candidate combines strong financial analysis with an understanding of manufacturing and construction. You will help project teams understand cost drivers, identify risks, and take action to protect project margins. What You’ll Do
- Establish and maintain project budgets and cost codes aligned with contract scope and estimates.
- Lead monthly project financial reviews and update forecasts for cost to complete, estimated final costs, revenue, margins, and cash flow.
- Analyze actual and committed costs against budgets, investigating variances in labor productivity, material usage, subcontractor costs, and overhead.
- Monitor costs across engineering, procurement, fabrication, shipping, and field installation.
- Partner with project managers to assess financial risks, develop corrective action plans, and track results.
- Reconcile project financial data across purchasing, payroll, production, field reporting, and accounting systems.
- Support month-end accruals, reconciliations, project reporting, and revenue recognition activities.
- Track contract values, approved and pending change orders, and potential cost exposures.
- Assist with customer progress billing, schedules of values, and supporting documentation; review subcontractor payment applications, including AIA documentation where applicable.
- Monitor accounts receivable, retainage, and unbilled balances, working with project teams and accounting to resolve discrepancies and support collections.
- Prepare financial reports and dashboards that clearly communicate project performance, forecasts, and key risks.
- Participate in manufacturing facility and job site visits to understand progress and validate forecast assumptions.
- Strengthen financial controls, reporting tools, forecasting processes, and data accuracy.
- Support audits, final project financial closeout, and lessons learned reviews.
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
- At least five years of progressively responsible experience in project accounting, project controls, or financial management within manufacturing, construction, or a related project-based business.
- Working knowledge of project accounting, job costing, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
- Understanding of manufacturing cost drivers and construction practices, including progress billing, subcontractor administration, change orders, and retainage.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to turn complex financial information into practical recommendations.
- Strong organization and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects and reporting deadlines.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills across finance, project management, manufacturing, and field operations.
Preferred Qualifications
- CMA or CPA designation.
- Experience with ERP and project accounting systems, such as Epicor or Fulcrum.
Work Environment and Travel This position involves computer-based work, meetings, and periodic travel to manufacturing facilities and project sites. Site visits may involve walking and standing and require compliance with applicable safety requirements, including the use of personal protective equipment. New Hudson Facades is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
