Project Controller
Deer Park, OH - USA
Job Summary
Project Controller
Vopak helps the world flow forward. We store the energy of today and tomorrow. But behind our impressive terminals and tanks it is our people who make the difference. Guided by our culture of Trust Collaboration and Courage we focus on creating an impact that brings the opportunity to grow and to make a real difference. As a Project Controller you will play a key role in realizing our ambitions while building both the future of Vopak and your own.
Your Mission
As a Project Controller you are directly responsible for the financials accruals and cost controls of all sustaining and growth capital projects. Your primary goal is to meticulously track monitor forecast and report on Capex project costs across the regions to ensure financial accuracy budget adherence and strict risk management.
What will you be doing
Cost Control & Forecasting: Provide cost control support to Project Managers overseeing project expenditures budget comparisons and performance data to recommend actionable progress improvements.
Financial Reporting & Reconciliations: Manage the monthly accrual process reconcile project cost management tools with enterprise systems (OCS) and consolidate Sustaining Capex data for Global stakeholder reporting.
Risk Management & Analysis: Analyze financial information to identify variance trends and cost drivers supporting the development of KPI control frameworks and risk registers for scheduling and costs.
Tax & Insurance Compliance: Act as the primary contact for project-related insurance (e.g. Construction All Risk) and collaborate with the Finance department to optimize and comply with local tax requirements.
Project Lifecycle Support: Validate budget correctness percentage of completion and spend accruals monitoring the approval process to ensure strict adherence to budgetary constraints and timely project closures.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Coordinate regularly with Project Managers Procurement and internal teams to assess accruals ETCs (Estimates to Complete) and contingency allocations.
Why youll love working with us
Various flexible and hybrid work schedules.
Competitive market-based compensation package depending on your experience and knowledge.
Career development and growth opportunities.
Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Account Options
Short Term/Long Term Disability Insurance
Basic and Supplemental Life/AD&D Insurance
401(k) Incentive Savings Plan
Paid Holidays (Fixed and floating)
Paid Time Off and Sick Days
Additional Benefits:
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Accident Insurance
Legal Plan
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
ID Theft Insurance
Universal Life
Great atmosphere! Plenty of freedom room for initiative and an engaging environment.
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Does this sound like you
You have a Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a closely related business field professional and intellectual level.
You have 5 years of relevant work experience in company accounting/controlling with specific expertise in cost forecasting project accounting budgeting and estimating.
You are proficient in English (excellent oral and written communication skills).
You have proven experience in an accrual-based accounting environment including gathering cost information from contractors/suppliers and reconciling cost tracking tools to enterprise accounting systems.
You possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to multitask manage multiple deadlines and operate effectively under stressful situations.
You are an expert user of MS Excel and have excellent proven knowledge of broader accounting and financial systems.
Preferred: You have experience working within the petroleum petrochemical chemical or related industries.
Dont meet all our criteria No problem! If this role energizes you and our culture feels like a good fit we warmly invite you to apply anyway.
What energy will you bring Wed love to meet you!
Together we help the world flow forward. Apply directly via our website.
Work Environment
(Office staff only - does not go to terminal)
This employee generally works in an office environment away from extremes of cold or heat. Limited to no exposure to noise and vibrations other than normal daily office sounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee should not have regular exposure to fumes odors toxic conditions dust or poor ventilation.
Physical Demands
(Office staff only - does not go to terminal)
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to walk sit speak and hear. The employee is required to stand use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; the employee may be required on occasion to climb or balance stoop kneel or crouch. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employee may be required to travel by air rail bus or car.
Work Eligibility
Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States. The Company will not sponsor immigration or work visas.
Inclusion & Diversity:
Vopak stores vital products with care. Our commitment to care extends to all our stakeholders including our own employees new talents and people in our local communities around the globe. We believe that each individual has the right to be treated with respect and dignity and to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal opportunities and prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation age political orientation or trade union membership allowing everyone at Vopak to develop their full potential.
It is Vopaks policy to employ and administer employees without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation age national origin disability citizenship status or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam Era and in accordance with federal and state civil rights laws.
Accommodations
At Vopak we are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels they belong. To support this we host several active Employee Resource Groups including our International Pride Womens and Young Professionals networks.
Vopak is an equal opportunity employer. Everyone is different and the differences in people allow us to match our ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. Thats why we are curious about who you are!
To support qualified individuals with disabilities we provide reasonable accommodations throughout our application and interview process. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability please email us at Please include Reasonable Accommodation in the subject line and briefly describe the assistance you need. Note that this inbox is not monitored for application status updates.
About Company
Royal Vopak is a global independent infrastructure provider. Learn more about Vopak through our global website.