Senior Project Controller

At Commence, we’re the start of a new age of data-centric transformation, elevating health outcomes and powering better, more efficient process to program and patient health. We combine quality data-driven solutions that fuel answers, technology that advances performance, and clinical expertise that builds trust to create a more efficient path to quality care. 

With human-centered, healthcare-relevant, and value-based solutions, we create new possibilities with data. We provide proof beyond the concept and performance beyond the scope with a focus on efficiencies that transform the lives of those we serve. With a culture driven by purpose, straightforward communication and clinical domain expertise, Commence cuts straight to better care.

The Senior Project Controller will provide financial analysis, forecasting, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure fiscal integrity and operational excellence throughout a multi-organizational environment. This role requires proven experience using Deltek Costpoint, including the Planning module, advanced Excel skills, and an understanding of FAR/GAAP compliance. The ideal candidate will bring proven expertise in financial oversight, and project controls within a government contracting environment. 

• Oversee all financial and project control activities for assigned contracts, ensuring compliance with cost accounting standards and company policies.
• Develop and maintain accurate EACs (Estimates at Completion), forecasts, and variance analyses for multiple contract types including CPFF, FFP, T&M.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting cycles, providing timely insights and recommendations to program management and corporate leadership.
• Support Operations and Program Managers with scenario modeling, and strategic recommendations as needed.
• Identify process improvement initiatives to optimize workflows and enhance efficiencies of the department.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive experience in financial management, project controls, or program finance within a government contracting environment. 
• Proven experience using Deltek Costpoint—including project setup, revenue recognition, budgeting, forecasting and reporting functions
• Advanced Excel skills
• Demonstrated experience with EAC development, forecasting, budgeting, and variance rate analysis
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment with competing priorities.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This is an office position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a climate-controlled environment. Candidates must be able to sit, read, work on a computer, and watch a computer screen for extended periods of time. Occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, kneel or crouch.

Commence is an equal employment opportunity employer. All personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military and veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. 

Commence.AI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, including individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process due to a disability, please contact Human Resources at (757) 306-4920 or hr@commence.ai. Please note that unless you are requesting accommodation, all applications must be submitted through our online application system.