Project Cost Controller Resume

A project cost controller prepares budget and oversees the project stay on budget. He is expert in controlling cost and finance for projects. He prepares financial and project progress report based on which the management takes decision and decide future steps. His is typically a graduate in accounting or finance with major in company/corporate tax.

This position needs experience in project management, budgeting, accounting, and company tax. Employers in some state also ask for a license as a certified public accountant. See how the candidate shows experience and license in this job application.

Project Cost Controller Resume Example

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Jacob Mills
698, South 76 Street
Boston, MA 01234
Cell: 156-677- 6989
Email: mills@freemail.com

Career Objective:

To work as a project cost controller for “Prudent Technology, Inc.,” and ensure project costs are thoroughly evaluated and they do not exceed the set budgetary limits.

Summary of skills:

• Extensive knowledge of cost control and estimating of multi-million dollar projects
• Comprehensive knowledge of project management procedures and systems
• Well-versed with various modules of project management, including Cost Control module
• Possess sound working knowledge of project management principles and techniques
• Excellent knowledge of accounting, finance, economics, procurement, contract administration and labor legislation
• Possess great communication, managerial and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional skill of working in a fast-paced, high-volume, and fast-changing environment

Work Experience:

Project Cost Controller
Rob Associates & Turpin, Boston, MA
July 2013 - Present

• Monitoring cost control activities and project progress
• Calculating project cost and negotiating price with vendors and subcontractors
• Reviewing, approving, and rejecting purchase orders submitted by teams
• Establishing, maintaining, and controlling project budgets, including overall cost control
• Preparing monthly expenditure forecast and estimating project profitability
• Developing and executing plans for mitigating risks involved in projects
• Assisting project manager and finance director in allocating budget for each phase of project
• Generating, reviewing and analyzing progress reports and reconciling capital accounting reports
• Planning work within man-hour budget and schedule

Assistant Project Cost Controller
Electronics Systems, Inc., Boston, MA
September 2010 to June 2013

• Performed financial reporting and project management
• Supervised and oversaw the activities of clerical accounting staff and staff working on sites
• Coordinated project control measures and attended project meetings
• Reviewed and ensured accuracy of all accounting details on financial statements
• Handled month-end close and reconciliations of accounts
• Supported project controller with year-end audit process and in special project as required
• Maintained project and cost code information in computer systems and physical file

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance
  Boston University, Boston, MA
  2009

Reference:

On request.