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Accenture · 1 day ago

Infrastructure & Capital Projects – Project Controls Specialist IV – Higher Education, ANS

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$130K/yr - $142K/yr

7+ years exp

Accenture is a global professional services company, and they are seeking a Project Controls Specialist IV to oversee project budgets and financial integrity within capital projects. The role involves analyzing financial data, supporting change management, and collaborating with project teams to ensure compliance and performance monitoring.

Business Information SystemsConstructionConsultingInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyInfrastructureManagement ConsultingOutsourcing

No H1B

Responsibilities

You’ll oversee project budgets, forecasts, and financial integrity in compliance with approved procedures

You’ll participate in monthly EAC (Estimate at Completion) reviews, validating data and explaining variances

You’ll support change management by identifying risks, emerging trends, and financial exposures

You’ll contribute to Risk Assessment workshops, analyzing financial impacts and recommending mitigations

You’ll conduct cost variance analyses to identify trends and address potential budget impacts

You’ll monitor financial performance over time, comparing projected vs. actual results

You’ll review budgets, expenditures, and funding sources to ensure financial alignment and compliance

You’ll collaborate with schedulers to assess cost/schedule performance, identifying overruns, delays, and variances

You’ll analyze staffing plans for cost efficiency, addressing peaks and resource allocation issues

You’ll validate cost coding, allocations, and impacts of contract changes, amendments, and task orders

You’ll enforce cost management policies, ensure accurate financial tracking, and perform reconciliations

You’ll prepare clear financial reports and forecasts using tools such as e-Builder, Proliance, and DELTEK

You’ll support project teams and leadership with ongoing cost reporting, data entry, audits, and special projects

Qualification

Project controlsFinancial modelingCost controlAdvanced ExcelE-BuilderPower BIData WarehousingAnalytical capabilitiesCollaborationCommunication

Required

7 - 10 years minimum recent professional experience in project controls, particularly on a capital construction program

BS/BA Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, and/or related degree. Additional years of qualifying experience in excess to the minimum stated above may be substituted in lieu of formal education

Strong analytical capabilities, with the ability to organize and interpret complex financial data

Proficiency in financial modeling and advanced Excel functions

Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, and the ability to perform tasks such as creating documents, analyzing data, preparing presentations, and managing emails efficiently is expected

Preferred

Advanced proficiency with program management software including e-Builder, DELTEK, Proliance, and other related platforms, with demonstrated ability to leverage these tools for complex cost management, project tracking, and data reporting

Expertise in business intelligence and analytics tools, specifically Power BI and/or Tableau, for the creation of comprehensive, real-time cost reports, dashboards, and visualizations that facilitate strategic decision-making

Hands-on experience with Data Warehousing solutions, demonstrating the ability to integrate and manage large volumes of financial and project data for analytical purposes and reporting

Strong understanding of cost control and budgeting principles within the context of large-scale projects, with a proven track record of utilizing specialized software to streamline cost analysis, forecasting, and variance reporting

In-depth knowledge of project management methodologies and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain accurate project cost baselines, financial projections, and cost forecasts

Demonstrated ability to integrate multiple data sources from various project management and financial systems to create cohesive and accurate financial reports for stakeholders

Ability to troubleshoot and resolve system integration issues across project management software and financial reporting tools, ensuring seamless data flow and accuracy in financial reporting