Project Controls Specialist

Job Summary
Langan is seeking a Project Controls Specialist to join its collaborative Operations team in Parsippany, NJ. This individual will serve a key function in providing project delivery support to ensure successful project financial management. In this role, you will have the opportunity to partner closely with our project management team to maintain the financials throughout the project’s lifecycle from inception to close out.

Job Responsibilities
Conduct weekly and/or monthly financial analyses on assigned projects with specific focus surrounding financial metrics, such as customer billings, financial performance, budgets, and forecasting;
Utilize financial tools to identify potential financial risk and/or mitigate existing financial risk throughout a project’s lifecycle. Assist with ad hoc project financial reporting;
Collaborate with Project Managers on different courses of action that would positively impact a project’s operations and profitability, while ensuring compliance with Langan’s policies and procedures;
Participate in project kick-off calls and project review meetings with Management;
Establish baseline budgets and process any amendments (or change orders) to the base contract. Assess project revenue goals and advise on financial strategy upon contract review;
Review and maintain executed contracts, proposals, purchase orders, and change orders;
Track and monitor accounts receivable and accounts payable on assigned projects, and follow-up where needed;
Develop relationships with clients, vendors, and subconsultants to research and resolve any invoice-related issues; and
Perform other accounting and operational duties as requested.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business-related field; equivalent experience considered;
1-3 years minimum of related work experience, preferable within the A/E/C industry or professional services firm;
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook;
Strong attention to detail and accuracy; strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
Possess excellent organizational and time management skills and can manage multiple projects simultaneously;
Understanding of general accounting procedures;
Experience working on various types of contracts (e.g., firm fixed price, and time and materials) is a plus;
Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA and SAP Analytics Cloud software is a plus;
Superior interpersonal skills;
Strong verbal and written communication skills;
Sound judgment capability and ability to maintain confidentiality; and
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with others.