JOB OPENINGS

IMMEDIATE HIRE

Role Type: W2 Contract Consultant
Location: RTP, NC, Hybrid potential
Hours per week: 40 hours
Duration of Role: approximately 3 years
Salary Range: Negotiable depending on experience

Objectives/Purpose:

• Familiarity with Project Controls principles and methods including, but not limited to: Budgeting and Forecasting, Change Ownership Systems / Procedures, Work Breakdown Structures, Earned Value Systems, Contingency, Schedule Planning, development, updating, and resource loading
• The Project Controller is accountable to develop, progress and forecast all phases of the project schedule/plan using the most current industry practices and software for a new facility build; TIC $300-500M
• Set up, monitor, and forecast all cost elements on the project, including scope changes, while inputting or updating budget information, expenditure information, and forecasts into the cost reporting system(s).

Education, Behavioral Competencies, and Skills:

• Provide planning leadership and integrate with engineering, procurement, cost, technical & construction disciplines for seamless reporting to insure effective Capital Project Delivery
• Demonstrated knowledge of engineering, procurement, construction, and qualification (EPCMQ) processes in the Pharma/Biotech Industry
• Manage day-to-day operation of the accounting department & will report to the organizational CFO and interface with the Project Manager.
• Budgeting, forecasting & analyzing cost, and profits by project
• Ability to facilitate and manage contractor payments utilizing AIA process.
• Have operational involvement with project managers on job costs, margins, and forecasting
• Ability to gather and establish risk and risk management mitigation strategies
• Maintain state registrations, business, and tax licenses, etc.
• Performs analytical review of reports generated in controlling software
• Provide project forecasting and budget tracking and variances; Prepare monthly cash projection reports
• Utilizes computer software systems for the preparation of reports, spreadsheets and other accounting analysis that may be required by management
• Maintains all project's operating accounts including deposits, disbursements, and balancing
• Supports local as well as in certain regional teams, including team members located internationally
• Ensures accuracy and completeness of master data including resource information, project, activity, and resource codes, enterprise project structure, security profiles, licensing information, etc.
• Participates in the development of the work breakdown structure, interfacing with Procurement, Engineering, and Finance Departments
• Prepares monthly aged trial balances, job cost summary schedules, supporting schedules for month-end close
• Track variations and inconsistencies with ability to resolve and communicate solutions
• Teamwork - Ability to work well in highly cross functional team environment and across global line functions.
• Communication Skills -Able to express and articulate clearly and concisely within team; documents issues and/or concerns concisely with colleagues; adjusts communication style as appropriate for the audience; timely and effectively communicates issues to project sponsor; technical writing skills to support authorship of internal technical documents
• Perform other duties and ad hoc requests as needed

Required Skills

• BS or M.S. Finance, Accounting, or related degree
• SAP
• Ten (10) years of progressive finance and accounting experience
• Excellent strategic, problem solving, and analytical skills.
• Construction, Accounting, Payroll, Union Payroll experience is necessary
• Ability to work well as an integral part of a large project team
• Ability to collaborate with team and problem solve
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Strong written and verbal communications, including critical thinking skills
• Broad knowledge of GAAP and related internal control structures for financial accounting, project controlling and reporting systems and processes

Highly Preferred Skills

• Must be a self-motivated and driven professional who can effectively perform in a rapidly changing environment
• Must be able to work independently, but is also a team player with strong collaborative skills
• Working knowledge of biotech manufacturing operations and process knowledge; cGMP environment and familiarity with aseptic manufacturing is a plus
• Strong understanding of contract terms and able to execute in the field
• Excellent project control (cost control and scheduling) skills
• Great communicator and problem solvers, who display strong servant leadership skills
• Ability to work with multi-disciplined teams to accomplish project objectives
• Project development and/or project finance experience
• Motivational mindset and attitude with ability to inspire team to meet success criteria

About Us:
STEP Management, Incorporated provides project management, program management, and strategic planning services for domestic and international customers in the biotech, medical, pharmaceutical and construction industries.  Our company principles focus on strong values of integrity, accountability, and trust.  We build long lasting relationships while providing customer focused solutions centered on strategy, focus, efficiency, and the highest level of quality possible.

STEP Management, Incorporated provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, STEP Management, Incorporated complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Professionalism:
As the Project Team Member will be working on behalf of and in representation of our client, it is our expectation that the Team Member carry themselves with a high level of professionalism, cooperation, and within the policies of the client. It should be noted that the while the Project Team member is working on behalf of client, that the Project Team member should not engage in a direct consulting relationship with the suppliers within the scope of this project without the express written agreement from client.  The Project Team members will report operationally to the client manager assigned to the project for supplier assignment and supervision of the project.