Project Controller

Company Description

Develop your excellence in our collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and empowering culture at Ramboll! When you start with Ramboll, you’ll be joining a company that strives to make a difference – for our employees, clients, and society. As you begin working on projects, you will be given increasing responsibility, while also being able to rely on experienced managers and colleagues who offer support and a helping hand as you learn and develop in your role. Our vision is to be a leading consultancy globally, delivering integrated and sustainable solutions that shape today and tomorrow.

Job Description

Ideal location - Baton Rouge or Monroe, LA. Other locations will be considered. This role is primarily a remote position, but some office time may be requested depending on location

Ramboll is seeking motivated and inquisitive candidates to join the Americas Business Finance Team.

Your new role

As our new Project Controller, you will be part of our collaborative and productive finance team. We are seeking detail-oriented, dependable, proactive, and qualified candidates for this position. 

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Oversee the project-level financial processes for a portfolio of projects including:
  • Revenue Recognition
  • Risk Monitoring
  • Monthly Invoicing
  • Working Capital Management
  • Project Monitoring & Maintenance
  • Project Creation & Closeout
• Provide input into the enhancement of Ramboll controlling processes
• Execute with an innovative mindset by applying new ideas to optimize financial processes
• Embrace change with agility and adaptability while supporting team members through changes in strategic direction as set by senior management
• Execute contract financial processes with emphasis on quality and compliance (global and local statutory, tax, Internal Controls, and US GAAP & IFRS requirements)
• Develop a strong working relationship with Business Controllers, PMs, and Senior Business Leadership
• Work closely with India-based business support team to complete project maintenance and billing activities
• Note: Financial Statement completion, general ledger entries responsibilities not inherent in this position

About you

From the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you can continue to grow with the company. While we look forward to supporting your continued learning and development, for this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success.

These include: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting preferred; equivalent experience considered in lieu of degree
• 3+ years’ related experience in Project Controlling and/or Project Accounting for Professional Services organizations
• Proficient in using Cost Accounting Systems to run and monitor projects
• Excellent communication (written & oral), interpersonal and organizational skills
• Critical thinking with attention to detail; strong analytical skills
• Detail oriented with an eye for solving complex problems, including risk management within projects
• Proficiency in Office 365 including strong Excel skills
• Able to work with a minimum of supervision while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with stakeholders

Set yourself apart by demonstrating the following attributes:

• Executive presence
• Strong analytical skills
• An understanding of US GAAP
• Ability to successfully lead meetings in a remote working environment where most stakeholders and team members are in different locations

What we can offer you

• Flexible work arrangements
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent health and retirement benefits
• Investment in your development
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles
• Appreciation for the unique person you are
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company
• Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects

Salary Transparency

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $81,000 - $100,000 annually and does not include bonuses, overtime or other forms of compensation or benefits. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.

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