Project Controller

Venteon is currently seeking a Project Controller to fill an opening with a company located in Knoxville, TN.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

• Join a leading construction services platform with a focus on advanced, multi-trade capabilities across diverse sectors including data centers, energy, automotive, higher education, government, retail, commercial, and industrial.

• Play a key role in divisional financial management, supporting operations leadership and collaborating with corporate finance.

• Fully on-site position with visibility to corporate leadership and opportunities for growth.

• Hands-on, individual contributor role with no direct reports.

• Support divisional operations and financial oversight within a project-based construction environment.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Lead the month-end close process for assigned division(s).

• Ensure accurate reporting of revenue, job costs, margins, SG&A, and EBITDA.

• Maintain and update project financial data, including contract values, Estimated Cost at Completion (ECAC), and other forecasting metrics.

• Partner with Project Managers to review project performance, job costing, forecasts, and margin expectations.

• Analyze financial results and identify key variances, trends, risks, and opportunities.

• Support Division Vice Presidents in preparing monthly financial reports and performance reviews.

• Provide clear explanations behind financial results and performance drivers.

• Deliver financial insights related to profitability, cost structure, backlog conversion, revenue pacing, and margin performance.

• Support leadership with forecasting, budgeting, and operational decision-making.

• Identify financial risks and recommend corrective actions.

• Monitor divisional SG&A expenses to ensure proper coding, allocation, and budget alignment.

• Track overhead trends and investigate significant variances.

• Ensure divisional EBITDA accurately reflects operational performance and allocated costs.

• Promote consistent financial practices across divisions and ensure compliance with company accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.

• Identify opportunities to improve reporting accuracy, efficiency, and financial visibility.

• Serve as the primary financial liaison between divisional leadership and Corporate Finance.

• Support special projects, management reviews, and ad hoc financial analyses as needed.

WHAT IS REQUIRED

• Strong financial analysis, accounting, and reporting experience.

• Experience managing budgets, forecasts, and financial performance metrics.

• Understanding of job costing, WIP reporting, profitability analysis, and operational finance.

• Ability to communicate financial information effectively to operational and non-financial leaders.

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

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.

• Ability to build trusted partnerships with operational leaders.

• Strong business acumen and financial judgment.

• Proactive approach to identifying risks and opportunities.

• Ability to translate complex financial information into actionable business insights.

• Commitment to accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Construction industry finance experience.

• Experience with project-based business models.

• Proficiency with Vista accounting software or ability to learn quickly.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

• Construction, contracting, or project-based accounting experience.

• MEP industry experience.

• Strong understanding of EBITDA, overhead management, and job-driven financial models.

• Experience supporting multiple business units or divisions.

• Experience working in a growing organization undergoing process improvement and standardization.

• Private equity environment experience.

• Proven ability to operate independently without direct staff.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills with operations leadership.