{"id":46475,"date":"2019-05-22t04:44:13","date_gmt":"2019-05-22t08:44:13","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.deco-dalles.com\/?p=46475"},"modified":"2019-10-18t13:39:55","modified_gmt":"2019-10-18t17:39:55","slug":"project-controller-what-you-need-to-know-to-succeed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/\/www.deco-dalles.com\/project-controller-what-you-need-to-know-to-succeed\/","title":{"rendered":"project controller \u2013 what you need to know to succeed"},"content":{"rendered":"

are you interested in starting a career as a project controller but not sure where to start or what it’s all about?<\/p>\n

project controllers are an important part of any project team, they assume a lot of the risk and responsibilities when it comes to making sure a project has a successful outcome.<\/p>\n

they oversee the project’s revenues and expenses to make sure the project meets its budget<\/a> and completion time. if you want to start your career as a project controller, below is what you need to know to jump start your career.<\/p>\n


\nwhat is a project controller?<\/span><\/h2>\n

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a project controllers is vital to a project team. the project controller is the project managers<\/a> right hand man.<\/p>\n

a project controller assists in defining the projects goals, objectives, creating and maintain the projects budget and schedule, examining the project progress reported against the work schedules, as well a provide recommendations to improve the projects progress.<\/p>\n

the project controller and the project manager are both there to make sure the project is being accurately documented as well and is consistent for a successful outcome.<\/p>\n

(wikipedia<\/a>)<\/p>\n

education<\/span><\/h2>\n

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project controllers are often required to have a graduate level training in project management or a finance related degree, but that’s not always the case. holding a degree in finance, economics, business administration, or accounting (i.e. cima, cca, acca, cga, cma, or ca designation) is always an asset.<\/p>\n

like any other job positions, candidates who have \u201cindustry experience\u201d or on-the-job training would be considered a pre-requisite to attain a project controller position. (wikipedia<\/a>)<\/p>\n

on the other hand, acquiring advanced or continued training<\/a><\/strong> with accounting and related software\u2019s, budget tools and hands-on training in project management could also offer a career boost.<\/p>\n

to check out some schools that offer these programs, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n


\nemployment<\/span><\/h2>\n

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according to the u.s. bureau of labor statistics, the projected job growth from 2016-2026 is 7%<\/strong> for financial mangers and in 2018 the median pay was $127,990<\/strong> per year or $61.53<\/strong> per hour. (bls.gov<\/a>)<\/p>\n

there are various roads to attain a career as a project controller and they all vary based on industry, project type, etc. to help you find employment for a project controller position, below is a list of employment websites that can help:<\/p>\n