Project Controller Job Opening

Archer Western a member of The Walsh Group is currently seeking a Project Controller for our Transportation Projects in Columbia, South Carolina.

Walsh is a rapidly growing, highly diversified construction company, and we constantly seek builders and business people to join our industry-leading team. Walsh employees are "built to succeed" - competitive entrepreneurs with strong character who are energized by working on a team to meet challenges and are willing to take risks after careful planning. There are many compelling reasons why exceptional people should consider a career with our company:

• Challenging, complex projects
• Creative and innovative problem solving environment
• Supportive, communicative managers who reward your success
• Opportunities for growth, training, and development
• Flexibility to build what you want, where you want

• Coordination of P&L on project with large contract values (generally close to or over $400 million)
• Mentor and train Project Accountants and Associate Project Accountants if applicable
• Represent the company in owner and JV meetings and relations.
• Manage all job and subcontractor-related duties listed below on mega projects:
• Heavy involvement in cost forecasting
• Coordination of owner billing
• Develops strong relationship with project staff
• Detailed review of all line items of cost report
• Provide analytical information to project Operations team on individual jobs (Program Manager/Regional Operations Manager level)
• Report issues and findings to Business Group Accounting Manager and project staff
• Review to ensure all cost and billings are booked in the proper months
• Run and review report of outstanding accounts receivable and contact Program Manager/Regional Operations Manager for collection
• Finalize job closeout, including providing final documentation to owner and handling any open issues
• Coordination of documentation on legal issues
• Journal entry cost as necessary for confidential items
• Track and forecast JV and other project cash monthly
• Insure proper accounting controls are implemented and maintained on projects
• Provide support for project payroll process

• Bachelors’ Degree in Accounting or equivalent
• 3-5 years of construction accounting experience required
• Experience in CMiC or other ERP systems preferred
• Experience in reading or interpreting financial statements
• Strong verbal and written skills needed to communicate with external subcontractors and internal mid to upper level management
• Some light travel involved