Project Controller

Cube Hub Inc is seeking an experienced Project Controller to help ensure project execution is supported by accurate cost controlling, financial analysis, forecasting, and disciplined project-data management. Based in Houston, TX, this onsite contract role centers on maintaining reliable project financials in SAP and related controlling tools while coordinating with project leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

Role overview

You will support project cost setup and ongoing financial stewardship, including Estimate at Completion calculations, variance and forecast analysis, and the follow-through actions that come out of monthly reviews. The position also focuses on improving controlling processes to reduce manual effort and strengthen data quality, with hands-on work across SAP project structures and financial reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Support project cost setup and maintenance in SAP, including project structures, WBS alignment, cost plans, and project master data.
• Prepare and maintain Estimate at Completion (EAC) and analyze actual costs, commitments, estimates to complete, budget variances, and forecast changes.
• Identify cost overruns, savings, incorrect postings, budget shifts, project risks, and required financial adjustments.
• Maintain approved cost plans and EAC changes in SAP and other systems, ensuring consistency across reporting and controlling tools.
• Support monthly forecasting of project costs, revenue, gross profit, and cost-to-complete.
• Coordinate financial reviews and follow-up actions with Project Managers, Commercial Project Managers, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Support accruals/provisions, change documentation, ad-hoc reporting, and project-closing activities.
• Optimize and standardize project cost controlling processes to reduce manual effort and improve data quality.

Required qualifications

• Professional experience in Project Controls, Cost Controls, Project Finance, Cost Engineering, or another comparable project-oriented finance role.
• Strong knowledge of cost planning, actuals and commitments, Estimate at Completion, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
• Strong working experience with SAP or a comparable ERP/project-controlling system, including comfort with WBS structures, cost data, and financial reconciliations.
• Proven experience with process optimization, standardization, or continuous improvement.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills, including the ability to investigate discrepancies and drive them to resolution.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively across project and functional teams.
• Experience with SAP Project System (SAP PS) or a similar project-based ERP environment.

Technologies

• SAP, SAP Project System (SAP PS)
• Excel, Power BI
• SQL, Alteryx, Power Query

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in engineering, manufacturing, EPC, or another project-driven business.
• Digitalization or analytics skills in Power BI, SQL, Alteryx, Power Query, or similar tools (plus, but not required).

Education

• Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Contract details and location

• Location: Houston, TX 77095 (onsite, in person)
• Work mode: In person
• Duration: 12+ months contract
• Shift: 1st shift
• Expected hours: 40.0 per week
• Pay range: USD 30 - 34 per hourly
• Job type: Contract

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Referral program