The Project Control Specialist is an on-site position that supports LLC level financial reporting for that individual company by working with the program and project personnel to ensure projects report accurate and disciplined project accounting, cost controls, and reports including labor, materials, equipment, and expenses. This role supports the execution and oversight of sustainment and deployment account functions, maintaining adherence to established accounting principles, practices, and processes. The position monitors financial and operational processes, identifies opportunities for improvement, and implements tools and enhancements to strengthen efficiency and data integrity. It ensures project financials accurately reflect performance and overall profitability while maintaining quality and compliance. Serving as a key resource for cost tracking, project controls, and accounting practices for the LLC, the Project Control Specialist collaborates with project teams to analyze performance, support decision-making, and align operations with S&K systems of record to include Deltek/Cost Point, SharePoint, and project and accounting management tools.

Cost and Budget Management

• Monitor LLC accounting activities, ensuring accuracy in applying transactions and general ledger entries including labor, assets, project expenses, reconciliations, tax, and financial reporting.
• Partner with project leads to ensure proper cost allocation aligned to project cost objectives.
• Conduct routine project financial reviews to identify risks, opportunities for process optimization, training needs, and appropriate resource alignment.
• Support project setup and configuration within Costpoint in partnership with project leads.
• Collaborate with project leads and corporate cost control teams to identify and implement corrections within Deltek.
• Monitor project financial performance against budget and schedule baselines; provide timely, accurate reporting to project leaders and senior leadership.
• Partner cross-functionally with project, program, deployment managers, and others to maintain budget integrity and schedule accuracy.
• Work with the project leads to maintain and enhance cost control processes, supporting standardization, training, and continuous improvement initiatives and develop and maintain profitability analysis, including tracking Estimates to Complete (ETC) and Estimates at Completion (EAC).
• Perform critical review of budgets and forecasts, identifying cost optimization, standardization, opportunities for efficiency.
• Work with the program leads to prepare and manage monthly Work in Progress (WIP) reporting for active projects.
• Generate and validate monthly accruals (by the 5th business day) in alignment with WIP reporting.
• Evaluate incoming goods and services to ensure alignment with cost expectations and project execution needs.
• Review and validate vendor invoices against contractual pricing and received deliverables, equipment, subcontracts and materials.
• Partner with Program Teams to identify and implement waste reduction and cost-efficiency strategies.
• Provide performance insights related to schedule adherence and resource effectiveness, as needed.
• Design and implement process improvements that enhance financial performance, reduce costs, and increase profitability.
• Present financial insights, recommendations, and strategies to stakeholders in a clear, executive-ready format.
• Support monthly Project Status Reporting, including financial and invoicing performance tracking.
• Manage project cost transfers, ensuring proper approvals in accordance with established authorization thresholds.
• Collaborate with PMs and PgMPs to track and analyze Cost Performance Index (CPI) and Schedule Performance Index (SPI) monthly.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Project Controls and Finance functions.
• Perform additional duties as required by the LLC Leadership

Transactions

• Assess project-level tax implications and partner with Cost Control leadership to ensure compliance with State, Local, Federal, and TERO requirements.
• Support project financial integrity through reconciliation activities and cost allocation adjustments as needed.
• Calculate, track, and report applicable taxes (State, Local, Federal, and TERO) and ensure accurate allocation to projects.
• Review general ledger journal entries during month-end and fiscal year-end close to ensure accuracy, completeness, and proper financial treatment for the LLC.
• Assist with ongoing transaction reviews and account reconciliations to maintain strong financial controls and audit readiness.
• Support cash flow management processes, including daily cash position tracking and development of weekly/monthly cash forecasts.
• Review and validate periodic general ledger account reconciliations for accuracy and completeness.
• Calculate and monitor project retainage balances, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting.
• Review and approve accounts payable vouchers to ensure proper coding, documentation, and compliance with financial policies.
• Support capital expenditure (CAPEX) transactions in partnership with executive leadership, ensuring proper accounting and documentation.

Compliance

• Partner with Contracts and Finance to maintain and monitor active registrations across all jurisdictions, including Secretary of State offices, Departments of Labor and Revenue, and other applicable federal, state, local, and international agencies.
• Support internal and external audits (e.g., DCAA) by coordinating documentation, preparing reports, and addressing audit requests in collaboration with Corporate Cost Control and HR teams.
• Review and validate all registration filings and tax submissions prior to escalation to the Corporate Cost Control Manager for approval.
• Support LLC business compliance with all regulatory reporting requirements and tax filing obligations across local, state, and federal jurisdictions.
• Perform periodic fixed asset reconciliations, including record validation, maintenance, and coordination of annual physical inventory counts.

Reporting

• Provide financial data and operational reports as needed for internal management and corporate use.
• Provide financial analysis as needed.
• Perform timecard updates daily and sign timecards weekly to support reporting and payroll activities.
• Perform job-related reporting requirements per contract and corporate policies and practices.

Education

• High School diploma or GED required
• A bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or construction contract management and or related education is preferred.

Experience

• Five (5) years of accounting experience is required. Will count a demonstrated equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP and the ability to apply principles to ensure compliance and integrity in financial reporting and accounting practices.
• Utilize a broad suite of financial and business systems, including accounting, database, payroll, order processing, spreadsheet, and word processing tools to drive operational efficiency.
• Two years of experience in Government Contracting with experience in Government Construction is preferred.

SKT, Inc. is anEEO/Veteran/Disabled employer. For a general description of benefits, please visit: https://www.sktcorp.com/career-center