About this role
Project Controller – Government Contracting
Remote | Contract | Potential Contract-to-Hire
Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing is seeking an experienced Project Controller to support a portfolio of government contracts for a growing organization in the aerospace and government contracting sector. This is an immediate contract opportunity expected to last approximately 2–3 months while the organization conducts a permanent search, with the potential for conversion for the right candidate.
The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on Unanet experience and a proven background in government contracting project controls. This individual will partner closely with project management and finance leadership to manage contract financial performance, forecasting, budgeting, and cost analysis.
Responsibilities
- Provide project control support across a portfolio of government contracts totaling approximately $15M
- Partner with Project Managers to monitor the financial performance of assigned contracts
- Manage and monitor labor, subcontractor costs, and other direct costs
- Track actual spending against budgets and forecasts and identify potential overruns or underruns
- Prepare and maintain Estimates at Completion (EACs)
- Perform detailed variance analysis
- Manage fee calculations and contract financial reporting
- Develop and maintain forecasts, budgets, and financial projections
- Monitor contract performance against cost and schedule objectives
- Support financial reporting, compliance, and contract requirements
- Assist with financial risk identification and resolution
- Support both Time & Materials (T&M) and Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contracts
- Develop and improve project control processes and reporting practices
Qualifications
- Government contracting experience required
- Hands-on Unanet experience required
- Strong understanding of project controls within a government contracting environment
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience with EACs, forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, cost management, and financial reporting
- Experience supporting government contracts, including T&M and Fixed Price structures
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work effectively with project managers, finance leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders
- Bachelors degree or equivalent experience preferred
Additional Details
- Location: Remote; Eastern or Central time zones preferred
- Duration: Approximately 2–3 months
- Conversion: Potential to convert to a permanent position for the right candidate
- Consultant Pay Rate: Approximately $65–$75/hour
- Start: Immediate, with an opportunity for transition and knowledge transfer
If you are an experienced Project Controller with Unanet and government contracting experience who can quickly step into a hands-on contract environment, we encourage you to apply.
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