CARIAN · 6 hours ago
Senior Project Controls Analyst - Energy Efficiency Programs
Newark, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$105K/yr - $135K/yr
5+ years expCARIAN is a purpose-driven, women-owned consulting and advisory firm exclusively serving the power and utilities sector. They are seeking a Senior Project Controls Analyst to support large-scale energy efficiency programs, focusing on financial tracking, forecasting, and reporting to ensure transparency and accountability.
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Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and report on program budgets, forecasts, and performance dashboards
Track actuals vs. forecast, analyze variances, and identify corrective actions
Prepare monthly spend plans, accruals, and cost summaries for client reporting
Support KPI tracking, performance metrics, and executive dashboards
Coordinate with finance, PMO, and engineering teams to validate program expenditures
Maintain controls documentation and ensure consistency across all program workstreams
Identify and implement process improvements that strengthen cost control and forecasting discipline
Support audit and regulatory readiness by maintaining clear documentation of cost and workflow processes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, or a related field
5+ years of experience in project controls, cost engineering, or financial analysis, ideally within utilities, energy efficiency, or infrastructure programs
Strong analytical and reporting skills with proficiency in Excel, Power BI, or Smartsheet
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, accruals, and cost reporting practices
Proven ability to work independently and lead program reporting efforts
Clear communicator with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
Organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven professional who thrives in fast-paced environments
Preferred
Familiarity with SAP, or Oracle a plus
Benefits
Bonus incentives
Comprehensive benefits package
401(k) match
Company
CARIAN
Power is All We Do™. CARIAN is a purpose-driven, woman-owned consulting and advisory firm dedicated exclusively to the power sector.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Herschel Baxi
Chief Operating Officer
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