Project Controller

Company Description

Roland Berger is a global strategy consulting firm with 3,000 colleagues working in 34 countries. We help our clients solve strategic problems across several industries and leverage the diversity of our teams in our daily work. We are recognized as a Great Place to work and are a market leader in benefits programs.

The success of Roland Berger is rooted firmly in our values: entrepreneurship, empathy, and excellence. We have built our reputation on the development of "creative strategies that work." Our consulting approach is based on our global network of industry, functional experts who provide our clients with creative and unique solutions, combined with a strong regional presence in the Americas.

Job Description

The Project Accounting Controller will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of project accounting and project management while providing insights to support strategic decision-making. This role requires a detail-oriented and analytical professional with a strong understanding of project accounting principles and practices within a services industry. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Oversee and manage the financial aspects of multiple projects, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. 

• Monitor project expenditures and revenues, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and company policies. 

• Prepare and review project profitability analysis. 

• Ensure project compliance with management guidelines. 

• Collaborate with project managers to develop and maintain project budgets. 

• Monitor project performance and connect with project managers on budget variances. 

• Manage the billing process, including the preparation and submission of client invoices. 

• Track and reconcile project billings, collections, and accounts receivable, managing an efficient working capital. 

• Address client inquiries related to billing and financial matters. 

• Collaborate with project managers, finance team members, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless project management. 

• Manage the project accounting team and setting expectations and performance evaluations of the team. 

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and financial discipline within the project teams. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field 

• 5+ years of experience in project accounting, preferably within the consulting industry. 

• Strong knowledge of project accounting principles, practices, and software (e.g., ERP systems, accounting software). 

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. 

• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy in reporting and analysis. 

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. 

Additional Information

Roland Berger provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, pregnancy (including childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, military and veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

Roland Berger is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact your recruiter. 

Current company policy encourages that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and all new hires must certify their vaccine status by the time they start employment. Based on vaccine status, employees may have different safety protocols at different times based on COVID-19 levels.