Project Controller

Develop your excellence in our collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and empowering culture at Ramboll! When you start with Ramboll, you’ll be joining a company that strives to make a difference – for our employees, clients, and society. As you begin working on projects, you will be given increasing responsibility, while also being able to rely on experienced managers and colleagues who offer support and a helping hand as you learn and develop in your role. Our vision is to be a leading consultancy globally, delivering integrated and sustainable solutions that shape today and tomorrow.

Ideal location - Baton Rouge or Monroe, LA. Other locations will be considered. This role is primarily a remote position, but some office time may be requested depending on location

Ramboll is seeking motivated and inquisitive candidates to join the Americas Business Finance Team.

Your new role

As our new Project Controller, you will be part of our collaborative and productive finance team. We are seeking detail-oriented, dependable, proactive, and qualified candidates for this position. 

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Oversee the project-level financial processes for a portfolio of projects including:
  • Revenue Recognition
  • Risk Monitoring
  • Monthly Invoicing
  • Working Capital Management
  • Project Monitoring & Maintenance
  • Project Creation & Closeout
• Provide input into the enhancement of Ramboll controlling processes
• Execute with an innovative mindset by applying new ideas to optimize financial processes
• Embrace change with agility and adaptability while supporting team members through changes in strategic direction as set by senior management
• Execute contract financial processes with emphasis on quality and compliance (global and local statutory, tax, Internal Controls, and US GAAP & IFRS requirements)
• Develop a strong working relationship with Business Controllers, PMs, and Senior Business Leadership
• Work closely with India-based business support team to complete project maintenance and billing activities
• Note: Financial Statement completion, general ledger entries responsibilities not inherent in this position

About you

From the moment you start at Ramboll, we will support your personal and professional development so that you can continue to grow with the company. While we look forward to supporting your continued learning and development, for this role we have identified some qualifications, skills, and capabilities that will set you up for success.

These include: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting preferred; equivalent experience considered in lieu of degree
• 3+ years’ related experience in Project Controlling and/or Project Accounting for Professional Services organizations
• Proficient in using Cost Accounting Systems to run and monitor projects
• Excellent communication (written & oral), interpersonal and organizational skills
• Critical thinking with attention to detail; strong analytical skills
• Detail oriented with an eye for solving complex problems, including risk management within projects
• Proficiency in Office 365 including strong Excel skills
• Able to work with a minimum of supervision while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with stakeholders

Set yourself apart by demonstrating the following attributes:

• Executive presence
• Strong analytical skills
• An understanding of US GAAP
• Ability to successfully lead meetings in a remote working environment where most stakeholders and team members are in different locations

What we can offer you

• Flexible work arrangements
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent health and retirement benefits
• Investment in your development
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles
• Appreciation for the unique person you are
• The long-term thinking of a foundation-owned company
• Inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects

Salary Transparency

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $81,000 - $100,000 annually and does not include bonuses, overtime or other forms of compensation or benefits. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for the job location during the hiring process.

Work at the heart of sustainable change

Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. We believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. So, that’s where we start – and how we work. At Ramboll, our core strength is our people, and our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act. Being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. We embrace an inclusive mindset that looks for fresh, diverse, and innovative perspectives. We respect, embrace, and invite diversity in all forms to actively cultivate an environment where everyone can grow and realize their full potential.

Where People Flourish

Our mission is to create sustainable societies where people and nature flourish. This means that a culture of inclusion is embedded in everything we do.  Our people bring diverse backgrounds and experiences to the company, enabling us to deliver innovative and forward-thinking solutions to our clients. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We are committed to equal employment opportunity, regardless of age, disability or medical condition, gender identity, marriage and domestic partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, ancestry, or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, military service and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Ramboll wants to ensure opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. So, please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you. You can contact us at [email protected] with such requests.

Ready to join us?

Please submit your application. Be sure to include all relevant documents including your CV and a cover letter connecting your background to the responsibilities of the position. Please note, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No sponsorship is available for this position.

Thank you for taking the time to apply, we look forward to receiving your application!

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.