Project Controller

Overview

Our client is seeking a highly detail-oriented and analytical Project Controller (Intermediate) to support financial tracking, project reporting, vendor management, and ongoing cost/resource planning for technology initiatives. This role will partner closely with Project Leadership to maintain accurate project financials, reconcile budgets, coordinate purchase orders, monitor vendor spend, and ensure compliance with IT Capital Policy.

The ideal candidate has experience in project financial management, project controls, or PMO operations—particularly within IT, engineering, or enterprise environments. Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and proficiency in financial reconciliation are essential.

This role is fully onsite in Columbus, OH.

Key Responsibilities

Set up and maintain ongoing updates to Project Resource and Cost Plans in ServiceNow based on direction from Project Leadership.

Develop and maintain Present Estimates (PEs) from resource and cost plans.

Manage the monthly Present Estimate cycle, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.

Reconcile Budget vs. Actuals and report variances to leadership.

Assist in the creation of Project Change Requests (PCRs) and support associated reporting.

Create vendor Purchase Orders (POs) based on Statement of Work (SOW) details.

Track project costs to ensure alignment with IT Capital Policy.

Track and maintain vendor contracts, SOWs, POs, invoices, and accruals.

Track project-related accruals including software, services, and related expenses.

Reconcile resource plans to internal timecards and vendor invoices for external resources.

Approve vendor invoices based on SOW terms and reconciliation of time reporting.

Support project leadership with ad-hoc financial reports, documentation, and data entry.

Experience & Qualifications

Experience in project controls, project coordination, finance operations, or PMO support.

Proficiency with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reconciliation processes.

Strong analytical and spreadsheet skills (Excel or equivalent).

Experience with ServiceNow or similar project/financial management systems preferred.

Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Experience working with vendors, reviewing SOWs, and processing POs.

Familiarity with IT project environments and capital/expense cost tracking is a plus.

Key Skills & Attributes

High attention to detail and accuracy

Strong sense of ownership and accountability

Clear, concise communicator

Proactive and resourceful problem solver

Ability to work independently and manage shifting priorities

Financially minded with strong analytical abilities

Comfortable partnering with cross-functional teams