Project Controller

S&A is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Project Controller with experience in the federal contracting environment and strong proficiency in Deltek Costpoint. The Project Controller will support program and project teams in managing budgets, forecasts, contract compliance, and financial reporting. The role requires working closely with the Program Management Office (PMO), Operations Center leadership including Program Managers, Contracts, and Finance to ensure accurate project performance tracking and compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS). The Project Controller will develop and implement cost control procedures, documents, and tools to support and enhance project budget management. The Project Controller will also support Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable tasks as delineated below.

• Project Financial Management
  
  
  
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    Work with Line Operations and Contract Management to develop, monitor, and update project budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses.

    
    
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    Track actual costs against project budgets and funding ceilings.

    
    
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    Collects and coordinates procurement and other cost information used to develop cost forecasting, cost control strategies, and project risk analysis.

    
    
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    Monitor subcontractor funding and performance against project plans.

    
    
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    Utilize the cost-estimating methods best suited to the nature of the project.

    
    
  
  
  
  
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  Deltek Costpoint Utilization

  
  
  
  
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    Enter, maintain, and reconcile project cost and revenue data in Deltek Costpoint.

    
    
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    Generate project financial reports using Costpoint modules and reporting tools.

    
    
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    Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and compliance within the system.

    
    
  
  
  
  
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  Reporting & Analysis

  
  
  
  
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    Prepare monthly project status reports (financial and performance).

    
    
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    Support Estimate-at-Completion (EAC) and Estimate-to-Complete (ETC) updates.

    
    
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    Conduct variance and trend analysis to support program management decisions.

    
    
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    Perform data analysis to identify project trends and budget deviations and highlight cost underruns and overruns.

    
    
  
  
  
  
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  Compliance & Audit Support

  
  
  
  
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    Ensure compliance with government contract requirements, FAR, CAS, and company policies.

    
    
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    Support audits, data calls, and internal/external reviews with accurate financial documentation.

    
    
  
  
  
  
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  Collaboration & Communication

  
  
  
  
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    Partner with Program Managers to provide financial insights that guide decision-making.

    
    
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    Coordinate with Contracts, Procurement, and Finance teams on funding modifications and contract changes.

    
    
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    Communicate project financial status and risks clearly to stakeholders.

    
    
  
  
  
  
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  Accounts Receivable

  
  
  
  
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    Prepare and submit invoices in accordance with contract terms, FAR, and DCAA requirements.

    
    
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    Process billing for various contract types (Cost-Plus, T&M, Fixed Price, Progress Payments).

    
    
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    Maintain accurate AR records in Deltek Costpoint, ensuring timely posting of cash receipts.

    
    
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    Reconcile billed vs. unbilled balances and research discrepancies.

    
    
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    Coordinate with Program Managers and Contracts to resolve billing issues.

    
    
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    Monitor aging reports and follow up with government payment offices and subcontractors.

    
    
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    Support monthly revenue recognition and financial close processes.

    
    
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    Provide supporting documentation for audits and data calls.

    
    
  
  
  
  
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  Accounts Payable

  
  
  
  
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    Process vendor and subcontractor invoices in Deltek Costpoint, ensuring correct project and account coding.

    
    
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    Match purchase orders, receiving reports, and invoices to validate accuracy before payment.

    
    
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    Process employee travel and expense reimbursements (ensure compliance with per diem and company policy).

    
    
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    Maintain AP files and ensure compliance with federal regulations and audit requirements.

    
    
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    Prepare weekly payment runs (checks, ACH, wires) in accordance with cash flow policies.

    
    
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    Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.

    
    
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    Support month-end and year-end close by preparing AP accruals.

    
    
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    Assist with internal and external audits (DCAA, DCMA, financial).

    
    
  
  
  
  

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  Education:

  
  
  
  
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    Bachelor's degree, preferrablyin Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field. (Relevant experience may be substituted for for education.)

    
    
  
  
  
  
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  Experience:

  
  
  
  
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    10 years of experience in project control, program finance, or contract administration within the Federal Contracting Environment

    
    
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    Strong proficiency with Deltek CostPoint (required) modules, such as Accounting, Projects, Planning, Material Management, People, Time & Expense, Reports & Analytics,

    
    
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    Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, financial modeling).

    
    
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    Familiarity with government contracting regulations (FAR, CAS, GAAP).

    
    
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    Experience with Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable in a Federal Contracting environment, preferably using Deltek Costpoint.

    
    
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    Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

    
    
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    Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.

    
    
  • Effective communication and teamwork skills.