Project Controller

Key Responsibilities: Support project cost setup and maintenance in SAP, including project structures, WBS alignment, cost plans, and project master data. Prepare and maintain Estimate at Completion calculations; analyze actual costs, commitments, estimates to complete, budget variances, and forecast changes. Identify cost overruns, savings, incorrect postings, budget shifts, risks, and required financial adjustments. Maintain approved cost plans and Estimate at Completion changes in SAP and other systems and ensure consistency with reporting and controlling tools. Support monthly forecasting of project costs, revenue, gross profit, and cost-to-complete. Coordinate financial reviews and follow-up actions with Project Managers, Commercial Project Managers, and cross-functional project stakeholders. Support accruals/provisions, change documentation, ad-hoc reporting, and project-closing activities. Optimize and standardize project cost controlling processes to reduce manual effort and improve data quality.

Required Qualifications: Professional experience in Project Controls, Cost Controls, Project Finance, Cost Engineering, or a comparable project-oriented finance role. Strong knowledge of cost planning, actuals and commitments, Estimate at Completion, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting. Strong working experience with SAP or a comparable ERP/project-controlling system; comfortable with WBS structures, cost data, and financial reconciliations. Proven experience with process optimization, standardization, or continuous improvement. Strong Excel and analytical skills, with the ability to investigate discrepancies and drive issues to resolution. Ability to work independently and communicate effectively across project and functional teams. Experience with SAP Project System (SAP PS) or a similar project-based ERP environment.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in engineering, manufacturing, EPC, or another project-driven business. Digitalization or analytics skills in Power BI, SQL, Alteryx, Power Query, or similar tools are a plus, but not required.

Candidate Profile: A hands-on Project Controller who understands both the numbers and the processes behind them. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in SAP, can independently analyze project financials, challenge inconsistencies, collaborate with project teams, and bring a continuous-improvement mindset to make controlling processes simpler, more standardized, and more effective.

Benefits: Our Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan Health Savings Account (HSA) Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term) Life and AD&D Insurance Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law) Supplemental Insurance Plans Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Employee Wellness Programs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws. About Cynet Systems Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia. As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.