Project Controller

Project Controller

Hybrid

Contract-to-Hire

Location: Columbus, OH (or any Client Location)

PLEASE NOTE OUR CLIENT DOES NOT ACCEPT C2C

FROM THE HIRING MANAGER:  Preference for a candidate that has a strong accounting and/or financial background over a candidate with only IT experience

Qualifications:

Required to work Hybrid reporting to any client location. Currently it is expected to be in the office Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Starting in September 2025, expected to be in the office Tuesday - Thursday.

Required Qualifications for Position

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Information technology, or a related business discipline, or equivalent work experience.

• 5-7 years’ Experience in a similar role

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor the message to different audiences and levels of detail. High

• A proactive attitude, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team. High

• A customer-centric mindset, with the ability to understand the needs and expectations of the end-users and deliver value-added solutions. High

• A growth mindset, with the ability to learn new skills, adapt to changing situations, and embrace feedback. High

• Superior troubleshooting problem-solving skills. A knowledgeable worker who is driven and can think and act in a fast-paced environment. High

• Ability to collaborate with business partners and service providers in a matrix organization. High

• Ability to operate in a metrics-based management environment with a continuous improvement mindset. High

• Foundational understanding of contracts High

• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite High

Preferred Additional Qualifications for Position

• Related experience in the utility industry

• Experience using the ServiceNow Program Management Module

• Experience using Ariba to create Purchase Requisitions, Purchase Orders, and manage invoices

Responsibilities:

Job Summary

The project controller will be responsible for IT project forecasting (present estimate creation and monthly updates), monthly project accruals and reclass entries, and vendor management (Purchase Requisition creation, Purchase Order creation, Invoice monitoring, Invoice approval, Invoice tracking).

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates strong forecasting, budgeting, accounting, and vendor management skills, and financial acumen with the ability to analyze and communicate trends.

• Proven ability to consistently meet monthly financial calendar deadlines.

• Assesses the financial impact of IT risks and issues and escalates them as needed to ensure timely resolution and minimal disruption.

• Communicates effectively with technical and non-technical audiences, using various methods such as presentations, reports, and diagrams.

• Applies problem-solving skills and analytical thinking to troubleshoot issues, resolves conflicts, and proposes solutions.

• Implements and promotes continuous improvement practices.

MWResource does not discriminate based on race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or anything else that makes you part of any group.

MWResource offers medical, dental and vision coverage through Capital Blue Cross, short- and long-term disability coverage, employer paid life insurance, and participation in the MWResource 401K plan for US based consultants.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Candidates will be required to pass a background check and drug screening.

Please note we are not open to outsourcing our recruitment needs.