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The Project Controller – Manager ensures financial discipline, accuracy, and transparency across OTG’s development pipeline, handling project accounting, budgeting, cost controls, and financial reporting while partnering with development and construction teams in a fast‑paced, detail‑oriented environment.
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Job Title: Pro ject Co ntrol ler
Location : NYC
Compensation: $130k-$150k + bonus eligibility
Who We Are
For more than 25 years, On the Go has elevated the dining and retail experience for travelers by bringing together world ‑ class hospitality, award ‑ winning dining concepts, and forward ‑ thinking technology. With more than 300 unique dining and retail locations across North America’s busiest airports, we’re fueled by a passion for creating exceptional guest experiences—made possible every day by our incredible Crewmembers. At On the Go, people truly come first. We invest in our teams, and foster growth in an exciting, fast-paced environment where everyone can shine.
How We Do Business
How we work is just as meaningful as what we accomplish . Our Values— Care, Continuous Improvement, Quality, and Teamwork —guide the way we show up for our guests and for each other. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, safe, and uplifting workplace where people feel respected, empowered, and encouraged to bring their full selves to work.
Why This Job Is a Big Deal!
The Project Controller – Manager plays a critical role in ensuring financial discipline, accuracy, and transparency across OTG’s development pipeline. This role is responsible for project accounting and financial oversight of all current and future construction and development projects, partnering closely with Development, Construction, and Finance teams.
This is a highly hands ‑ on role ideal for a detail ‑ oriented project accounting professional with deep knowledge of the construction process and strong experience using Procore. You’ll help ensure projects stay on budget, risks are identified early, and financial data is accurate , timely , and decision ‑ ready as OTG continues to expand its footprint.
In This Role, You Will:
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Own project ‑ level accounting and financial management for all active and future development and construction projects
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Track project budgets, commitments, forecasts, and actuals, ensuring accuracy and alignment with approved plans
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Manage job cost reporting, change orders, draw schedules, and variance analysis
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Serve as the primary finance partner to Development and Construction teams, providing clear financial visibility throughout the project lifecycle
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Lead and support the use of Procore Construction Software, including system setup, implementation, and ongoing optimization
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Ensure proper documentation, cost controls, and internal controls are in place across projects
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Prepare detailed financial reporting for leadership, highlighting risks, trends, and recommendations
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Support audits and ensure compliance with accounting policies, contractual requirements, and best practices
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Continuously improve project accounting processes to support scalable growth
Qualifications/Criteria:
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6+ years of experience in project accounting or project controls within construction or real estate development
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Hands ‑ on experience using Procore Construction Software; experience helping implement or optimize Procore strongly preferred
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Proven understanding of the full construction lifecycle, including budgeting, cost tracking, change management, and close ‑ out
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Exceptional attention to detail with strong analytical and organizational skills
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Experience partnering with Development and Construction leaders in fast ‑ paced environments
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Background at large construction or development firms is highly preferred
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting , Finance, Construction Management, or a related field
This hiring process may use AI ‑ assisted tools to support candidate evaluation; you will receive required notices and retain all rights under applicable state and local laws, and all hiring decisions are made by human reviewers
Equal Opportunity Employer
We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.
Job Details
Pay Type Salary
Hiring Min Rate 130,000 USD
Hiring Max Rate 150,000 USD
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