Project Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Project Controller

Position Type : Full-time / Exempt / Salary

Reports to : Director of Project Finance & Operations

Supervisory Responsibility : Yes

Location : Jacksonville, FL (Corporate Headquarters)

Company Summary

Stellar Energy provides state-of-the-art solutions customers build in for optimized energy performance now; and in the preparation for the energy needs of tomorrow. In business for 25 years, we’ve delivered added energy efficiency and capacity to customers in more than 15 countries. More dispatchable power. Increased LNG production. Greater Data Center efficiency and lower costs. Hyperscale deployment at the best possible speed to first megawatt. All delivered with the lower emissions required to support our partners’ unique sustainability objectives.

Stellar Energy specializes in a wide range of engineering and manufacturing solutions within the energy sector including turbine inlet air chilling, central utility plants, district cooling, combined heat & power systems, thermal energy storage, inlet air heating, data center chilling, and inlet air chilling for LNG facilities.  Additionally, our expertise extends to start-up & commissioning, system health analysis, services, and training.  Our in-house team of skilled engineers and dedicated tradespeople are the reason we are the global leader in customized solutions. Stellar Energy strives to add value to today’s energy infrastructure, achieving secure, affordable, and sustainable energy that will help to create a responsible energy economy.

Summary Objective

The Project Controller position plays a critical role in supporting financial management and control for our organization's projects. This role involves collaborating with project teams, monitoring project financials, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards and company policies. Project Controls will contribute to accurate financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting to support the successful execution of projects.

Essential Functions

• Ensure accurate and timely cost reports and financial data by fully reconciling project contract values, budgets, forecasts, and approved change orders. Verify that all reported values are backed by proper documentation to maintain transparency and audit readiness.
• Coordinate closely with project teams, procurement, receiving, and other departments to ensure alignment between operations and financial goals. Ensure all teams follow established procedures and policies to support accurate reporting and project execution.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and cost control systems to track financial performance. Analyze variances between budget and actuals and recommend corrective actions to keep projects financially on track.
• Prepare and update detailed project cash flow forecasts to ensure adequate funding and timely disbursements. Coordinate with finance and project teams to align cash flow timing with billing, procurement, and execution milestones.
• Collaborate with project managers, procurement, and scheduling teams to align operational activities with financial plans. Support resource planning and identify risks that may impact cost or schedule.
• Assist in preparing documentation and reports for external audits. Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records and support compliance with internal controls.
• Identify inefficiencies in project controls and recommend process enhancements. Develop standardized tools, templates, and reporting formats to improve accuracy and consistency.
• Monitor compliance with company issued policies and procedures and take corrective action for non-compliance.
• Review and approve job cost transfers to ensure accuracy, proper justification, and alignment with project budgets and coding structures.
• Investigate project variances, submit variance reports to management and respond to requests for more detail from key stakeholders.
• Provide ongoing process and financial guidance to project teams and other departments whose activities impact project financials. Support informed decision-making by ensuring understanding of cost controls, budgeting practices, and compliance requirements.
• Close out projects and project accounts upon project completion.
• Review daily operational and financial transactions (Purchasing, Invoice Logs, JSI) and investigate any unusual transaction.
• Establish clear deadlines for project financial deliverables and monitor compliance across teams. Identify and prioritize critical areas requiring timely action to prevent delays, cost overruns, or reporting gaps.
• Perform various month-end closing procedures, including preparation and review of project cost reports. Ensure all costs are captured, reconciled, and accurately reflected in financial systems.
• Respond to ad hoc requests from management or project teams by providing timely financial analysis, reports, or data as needed.
• Protect the confidentiality of all accounting and payroll data.
• Prepares for ISO 9001 and other audits.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

Supervisory Responsibility

Project Accountant

Work Location

This position will work out of our Main Office in Jacksonville, FL. This position is not approved for telecommuting or working remotely.

Work Environment

Most work is performed in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands

This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

Additional Experience and Skills

Work Authorization

Must be authorized to work in the USA.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.