I am trying to create a role for a manager/director level person who is financial minded (margins, project accounting, etc) but very focused on operations and creating better processes to support them. This will over see some project administrative functions, and invoicing. When i searched and interviewed for project controls manager, I am getting a ton of people with background at Shell/Oxy/INEOS (think plant/ship channel large projects) and this is a caliber of expertise/scope that is far great than what we have. We run projects (construction/service tickets) north of 20,000 work orders annually, ranging from 1,000's to a few hunfred k.
I have used AI and LinkedIN and some other research and have gotten this outcome. I would really like to hear some thoughts.
thanks
Mark
Thanks, that's very clear. You're describing someone who:
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Bridges operations and finance
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Understands project accounting and ERP systems
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Monitors job costing, margins, and financial reporting
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Supports best practices in project set-up, billing, and closeout
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Operates at a manager or director level
Here are some title options that could fit:
Manager-level options
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Project Accounting Manager – emphasizes financial rigor in project reporting
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Operations Finance Manager – signals a dual focus on operations + financials
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Project Controls Manager – more traditional in construction, usually tied to cost tracking, forecasting, and reporting
Director-level options
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Director of Project Finance & Controls – broad enough to cover accounting + reporting + ERP practices
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Director of Operations Finance – highlights operational support with strong financial accountability
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Director of Project Accounting – direct and clear, but narrower-sounding
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Mark Breaux CPA
Chief Financial & Administrative Officer
Front Line Power Construction
Pearland TX
(713) 444-0005
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