Sr. Project Controller Jobs

SRI Internation is seeking a Sr. Project Controller, this is a fully remote position. The Sr. Project Controller will ensure that the project financial reports are in accordance with GAAP, FAR/CAS and SRI policy.

The Project Controller performs financial analysis and reporting for the Division Business Manager, the Division Operations team, and partners with contracts, corporate accounting, and procurement groups among others, responding to queries from both internal organizations and external clients.

Responsibilities include

• Reviewing proposal requests, preparing cost estimates including estimating project cash flows, providing responses to internal and external financial audits and reviews, as well as reviewing contract provisions, financial forms, and schedules necessary for project set up.
• Assist in Division budget preparation by maintaining project forecasts as needed, review and approval of purchase orders, expense reports, and assisting Project Leaders and Business Managers by monitoring project financial status and project funding levels, escalating potential major financial impacts prior to their occurrence.

Execution

• Provide approved estimates at completion, (EACs) to accounting as required
• Identify, understand, and explain items that attribute to margin variances and notify PM/PI as well as all other departments concerned of potential issues or risks
• Monitor/make entries to customer resource management (CRM), preparing new business reports for periodic division review as a baseline for quarterly forecasts and annual plan
• Develop reports for managers for indirect efforts such as investment, marketing, bid & proposal (hours and expense vs. budget)
• Responsible for the Project Setup function; partnering with Accounting and Contracts to ensure projects are set up correctly
• Monitor projects for 75% complete requirements, alert contracts team when notice is required
• Report on key metrics such as project cash position, risks in planned margin/revenue recognition rate (understanding fluctuations as compared to EAC)
• Contractual obligations captured accurately
• Track project billing & accounts receivable (AR); verifying invoices are prepared and issued correctly, on time and per the contract/grant requirements, tracking invoicing, aging receivables and unbilled
• Maintain project plan/forecast by reviewing actual hours vs. planned vs. available personnel, bringing issues to the attention of the Principal Investigator (PI) or Project Manager (PM) and Business Manager
• Prepare accruals for period-end and year-end close processes
• Work with PIs/PMs preparing reports for monthly program and division review
• Revenue Recognition established accurately Understand all contractual requirements (deliverables), terms and conditions (invoice/payment schedules, start/end dates etc.) and all executed contracts/grants pertaining to projects controlled by division
• Billing instructions per contract terms
• Charging structure collects costs appropriately
• Prepare and submit client monthly performance measurement reports

Planning

• Ensure proposals meet SRI’s policies
• Work with PI/PM or capture manager to develop proposal and pricing strategy; support collection of material quotes, and labor cost
• Participate in Proposal Review meetings to assist in explanation of pricing methodologies/strategies
• Provide estimates/costing for indirect projects
• Control project from assisting the PM/PI in developing an appropriate task/charge number structure (for both task management and contractual requirements) to executing the baseline plan plus updates as required Pricing

Pricing

• Provide estimates/costing for indirect projects Participate in Proposal Review meetings to assist in explanation of pricing methodologies/strategies
• Work with PI/PM or capture manager to develop proposal and pricing strategy; support collection of material quotes, and labor cost
• Ensure proposals meet SRI’s policies

Special Projects

• Lead/participate/contribute in process improvement efforts, including planned Costpoint and Adaptive software implementation, including data conversion and testing scenarios
• Develop consistent (across all Divisions) work instructions for common Project Administrator tasks/requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines and shifting demands
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace
• A positive attitude with a commitment to continuous improvement
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and ensure high quality through attention to details and requirements
• Exemplary customer service skills
• Discretion and maturity in dealing with confidential and sensitive information
• Ability to be self-directed as well as work collaboratively in a team environment
• Effective interpersonal and communication skill
• Strong proficiency in Excel, Word & PowerPoint and the desire to learn new software skills
• BS/BA in business administration, accounting or finance, or 3-5 years of related experience in government contracting
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency

The salary range is $127,112.00-$141,530.00. Salary ranges will vary and are based on several factors, including geographic location, market competitiveness and equity amongst internal employees in similar roles. Positions may also qualify for SRI's Pay for Outstanding Performance program or the annual Performance Based Compensation program.

SRI also has a competitive benefits package, to view details please go to https//www.sri.com/resources/benefits/. SRI International, an over 75-year strong pioneering research institute, has a rich history supporting government and industry. Our innovations have created new industries, billions of dollars in market value and lasting benefits to society. SRI is organized around broad disciplines and capabilities, with research and development divisions and labs to groups who excel at identifying new opportunities, developing products and creating custom solutions. Our organization is driven by impact - delivering unique solutions for the world's important challenges and transforming ideas into reality for clients and partners.