Project Controller

Commit Enterprises - North Charleston, SC

Full-time

North Charleston, SC

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

CommIT is seeking a Project Controller to support the management and administration of multiple government contracts in Charleston, SC. The role involves monitoring project financials and providing support to various Project Managers (PMs) under general supervision, ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of project-specific structures, billing processes, and financial reporting requirements.
• Monitor the status of project financials, ensuring that task order charges accurately reflect the correct labor hours and rates, subcontractor costs, and other direct costs (ODCs).
• Track subcontractor funding allocations with Prime contract, subcontractor funding, subcontractor billing, and payments.
• Ensure accurate and timely billing aligned with contract terms and perform reconciliations for each Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN) as necessary.
• Prepare monthly project financial reports, acting as liaison between accounting personnel and Project Managers to ensure all monthly expenses are accounted for.
• Analyze actual costs and understand if improper cost allocations have occurred on assigned projects; assist in correcting as needed.
• Maintain good internal controls and policies based on contract requirements, accounting/financial standards, and procurement processes.
• Analyze, understand, and report on assigned unbilled balances when needed.
• Ensure the accurate and timely reporting of all assigned projects related financial information.
• Assist Project Managers with monthly revenue forecasts and the preparation of Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs).
• Monitor contract funding levels to support the preparation of limitation of funds notifications as needed.
• Provide support in pricing activities for both current and future opportunities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support team goals.

Requirements

• BS/BA degree, preferably in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience required.
• At least 7 years of project control experience.
• In-depth knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR).
• Knowledge of Contract design and structure (e.g., Firm Fixed Price (FFP); Time and Materials (T&M); Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF); Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)).
• Detail-oriented and able to work within specified deadlines.
• Strong personal computer skills, including detailed working knowledge of Excel capabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communications, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and requirements.
• Able to work both independently and in a team environment.