Budget Controller

K&A Engineering•Portland, ME

5d•$90,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

K&A Engineering Consulting is a privately held company, providing comprehensive consulting, engineering and design, program/project management, construction management, and support services to power utility and industrial clients. Specializing in substation, transmission, distribution, distributed energy resources, and EPC services, we excel in solving complex challenges with precision-driven solutions. We pride ourselves on employing top talent, fostering a culture of excellence, and building meaningful relationships with clients and employees. Start your K&A Career: We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Budget Controller to join our team at K&A Engineering in Portland, ME. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects that make a real impact in the energy and utility sectors. Youll be part of a dynamic, people-focused team where your expertise, ideas, and contributions will be valued and celebrated.

Requirements

A four-year college degree is preferred, majoring in Business Administration or related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in Project Controlling & Supervisor Experience.
CAPM or EVM Certificate or equivalent SAP Experience is Preferred
Must show proficiency in Microsoft Excel formulas, tables, and charts
Knowledge or expertise in finance is a plus.
Must be self-motivated, able to handle multi-tasks with minimal supervision, and possess the temperament to deal pleasantly and efficiently with both customers and co-workers.
Must be capable of carrying out the essential functions of the classification.
Must be a Maine resident, no relocation assistance for this role

Nice To Haves

CAPM or EVM Certificate or equivalent SAP Experience is Preferred
Knowledge or expertise in finance is a plus.

Responsibilities

Produce a variety of regular and ad-hoc reports in support of our project planning and control initiatives.
Work closely with all functional departments, the Budget Controller plays a key role in ensuring that policies, procedures, and standards are adhered to.
Responsible for developing, implementing, feeding, reconciling and maintaining valuable project control databases and reports for projects.
Manages and ensures the reconciliation of program controls data with financial and performance systems, coordinating with Project Managers.
Verifies the accuracy of all cost information including confirmation that costs have been properly coded and allocated to the project budget.
Producing required accounting and project & program cost reports.
Producing reports on deviations, under-runs and over-runs.
Preparing forecasts and cost trend reports.
Reviewing and evaluating trends and their impact on project costs.
Monitoring project & program costs and commitment to budget and forecast.
Work with Investment Planning & Control on Capital Budget needs.
Maintaining change control and the change order register.
Assessing progress measurement and developing/updating progress curves for progress reporting.
Responsible for EVM during all project stages