Senior Project Controller

Senior Project Controller for Ramboll Americas

Hybrid (2-3 days in office)

Arlington, VA

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No sponsorship is available for this position.

Inviting Bright Minds

Ramboll is seeking motivated and inquisitive candidates to join the Business Finance Team in our Arlington, VA office.

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.

Joining Ramboll

Do you wish to play a critical role in providing transparency and insight into our business markets for Ramboll Americas? We are searching for a talented and engaging person to join our Project Controlling team supporting the Energy market.

Project Controllers are part of Business Finance and are responsible for ensuring that project financials provide an accurate and complete representation of project positions. In this role you will work closely with Project Managers to provide financial management services. You will operate as a trusted advisor to business executives by driving financial health and improved business results by providing data driven analysis and advice to PMs.

Your starting point for constant growth

From the moment you join Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you grow with the company. For this role, we believe your starting point is:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
• 3+ years’ related experience in Project Controlling
• Expert level understanding of As-Earned and Percentage of Completion revenue recognition methods
• Expert skills in using Cost Accounting Systems to run and monitor projects
• Detail oriented with an eye for solving complex problems, including risk management within projects
• Act as a key point of contact with clients and subcontractors
• Strong Excel Skills
• Excellent communication (written & oral), interpersonal and organizational skills

Set yourself apart by demonstrating the following attributes:

• Executive presence
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• 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

Tasks and Responsibilities

• 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
  • Estimate to Complete Forecasting
• 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 leading 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)
• Demonstrate a collaborative environment across business enablement and leading communications with leadership on risk assessment and notify management of financial risks
• Develop a strong working relationship with Business Controllers, PMs, and Senior Business Leadership
• Support special projects that require working with cross-functional teams to solve business issues
• Work closely with India-based business support team to complete project maintenance and billing activities
• Actively manage the projects in your portfolio
• Provide training and coaching on financial project management to PMs and to Junior Members of Business Finance
• Periodic travel may be required.
• This role is a Hybrid position and will be expected to be in the office 2-3 days per week.

Welcome to our Support Organization

In Ramboll’s Support Functions, we take pride in keeping Ramboll running smoothly, enabling bright minds throughout the organization to focus on their areas of expertise as we tie together all parts of the business. We provide support within areas like Finance, HR, IT, Legal, Communication, Facility Management and more, coordinating efforts and securing common ground for the development and servicing of clients and markets.

Ramboll in Americas

Founded in Denmark, Ramboll is a people company that has over 2,000 experts working across more than 60 offices in the Americas applying their passion to deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Energy, Environment & Health, Water, Management Consulting, and Architecture and Landscape.  As a company, we are committed to reducing our environmental impact, contributing to a cohesive society with equal rights and opportunities for all, and fostering a culture of excellence, enjoyment, and equal opportunities for all our employees