Julei Christian
Fulshear,TX
Summary
Professional with strong background in project controls, adept at managing budgets, and resources to ensure successful project completion. Known for exceptional teamwork and adaptability, effectively responding to changing project needs. Skilled in risk management, cost control, and data analysis, consistently driving impactful results. Reliable team player with focus on achieving objectives and fostering collaborative environments.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Projects Controls Specialist
nVent, Inc
Houston, TX
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Generated weekly financial reports (Spendtracker, manhour) and monthly forecasting reports, enabling proactive management review and decision-making for multi-million-dollar projects.
- Conducted productivity and financial analysis, identifying budget variances and delivering actionable insights to project managers and clients to support cost control and profitability.
- Managed P6 Primavera scheduling for proposals and large-scale projects, ensuring alignment with timelines and resource allocation.
- Maintained project budgets and executed change management processes in SAP, minimizing financial risks and supporting accurate cost tracking.
Project Accountant
Fugro USA Marine, Inc
Houston, TX
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Oversaw financial controls for Geoconsulting, Metocean, and Hydrography service lines, including project setup, change management, and compliance with contract terms.
- Prepared monthly forecasts, budgets, accruals, invoices, and management reports; delivered annual Profit Plans per service line to drive strategic planning.
- Analyzed cost reports and conducted regular reviews with business partners and project managers, optimizing invoicing, profitability, earnings, cost, and cash flow.
- Collaborated daily with internal/external stakeholders (Service Line Directors, PMs, clients, vendors, AR/AP, warehouse, lab) to meet deadlines and resolve inquiries.
- Performed monthly P&L reviews and analysis for service lines; ensured accurate revenue recognition using Percentage of Completion (POC) method.
- Calculated internal standard business practice rates and provided financial data for project/service line inquiries.
Project Accountant
S&B Engineers and Constructors
Houston, TX
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Excelled as top performer in accounts receivable processes, accelerating cash flow through timely and accurate client invoicing per contract terms.
- Implemented proper control procedures for client invoicing and managed accounts payable for major projects and clients.
- Led implementation of electronic accounts payable process, improving efficiency and reducing manual errors.
- Produced and delivered AR/AP management reports; collaborated daily with project management, controls, clients, vendors, field, warehouse, and expediting teams.
- Trained and mentored new team members on financial processes and best practices.
Accountant/Bookkeeper
A Cut Above Consulting
Houston, TX
01.2013 - 01.2016
- Managed QuickBooks accounting for diverse business clients, handling full-cycle bookkeeping, reconciliations, and annual income tax preparation.
- Processed cash receipts, reconciled payroll, and prepared financial statements to support client compliance and decision-making.
Project Accountant & Project Controls Specialist
Tyco Thermal Controls
Houston, TX
2007 - 01.2011
- Managed projects in SAP per corporate standards; processed client invoices using percentage complete and resource billing methods to optimize cash flow.
- Monitored WIP reports and delivered monthly/quarterly/annual insights to management; analyzed project costs to ensure proper invoicing and timely payments.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams (PM, AP, Tax, Materials, Controls, Engineering, Payroll) to support project execution.
- Processed variances/change orders, produced productivity analysis reports, and created Project Accounting Procedure Manual.
- Initiated/maintained projects in SAP and provided ad hoc reports to project teams for client management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Houston
05-2013
Skills
- Financial Forecasting & Budgeting
- Project Controls & Cost Analysis
- Variance Analysis & Budget Management
- Revenue Recognition (POC Method)
- SAP, Oracle, Deltek Vision, TM Master
- P6 Primavera Scheduling
- Tableau & Advanced Excel
- Accounts Receivable/Payable Management
- Change Order & Contract Management
- Stakeholder Collaboration & Reporting
- QuickBooks, IPIMS, Construction Contract Systems
Affiliations
- Beta Alpha Psi (National Honors Society for Financial Information Professionals)
- Females in Action (FIA) – Current Board Member: Promote self-development, leadership, networking, athletics, and quarterly philanthropy projects
Timeline
Projects Controls Specialist
nVent, Inc
01.2022 - 01.2025
Project Accountant
Fugro USA Marine, Inc
01.2020 - 01.2022
Project Accountant
S&B Engineers and Constructors
01.2018 - 01.2019
Accountant/Bookkeeper
A Cut Above Consulting
01.2013 - 01.2016
Project Accountant & Project Controls Specialist
Tyco Thermal Controls
2007 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Houston