Project Controller

Kion Group AG

$76K — $112K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in project-based finance or manufacturing finance
  • Demonstrated ability to influence outcomes across teams
  • Strong business partnering mindset
  • Highly analytical with critical thinking skills
  • Interest in understanding the underlying business processes
  • Experience using SAP (or similar ERP), Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Responsibilities

  • Manage EACs (Estimate at Completion) with detailed deviation analysis
  • Collaborate with Project Management and cross-functional teams for project performance
  • Identify and mitigate risks affecting project financials
  • Oversee change order management to enhance profitability
  • Manage cash flow and working capital across project portfolio
  • Deliver monthly financial performance reviews to senior leadership
  • Lead weekly discussions to ensure forecasting commitments are met
  • Enhance management reporting and dashboards
  • Conduct ad hoc analyses for improved project controlling efficiency

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with office and remote options
  • Periodic project site visits during key execution phases
  • Visibility and influence in a critical financial role
  • Opportunity to work at the intersection of operations and finance
  • Engagement with senior leadership during financial performance reviews
Full Job Description
Due to growth, Dematic Corp is growing its Project Controlling organization and seeking multiple Finance Project Controllers across our U.S. locations (Grand Rapids, MI; Atlanta, GA; Wauwatosa, WI; Dallas, TX).

Reporting to the Senior Manager, this role serves as a financial co-pilot to Project Execution teams, having ownership of the financial performance of a project portfolio. The position is critical to driving a strong control environment and a predictable financial culture.

This is a highly visible role at the intersection of operations and finance, ideal for individuals who thrive in a matrixed environment and want to directly influence business outcomes.

Work Model: Hybrid (office + remote), with periodic project site visits during key execution phases.

Tasks and Qualifications:

What you will do in this role:

  • Own and manage EACs (Estimate at Completion), ensuring all deviations are clearly quantified with root-cause support
  • Partner closely with Project Management and cross-functional teams to drive project performance and financial outcomes
  • Proactively identify, quantify, and mitigate risks impacting project financials
  • Drive change order management to protect and improve project profitability
  • Manage cash flow and working capital across project portfolio
  • Deliver monthly financial performance reviews to senior leadership (VP/Director level)
  • Lead weekly pacing discussions to ensure forecast commitments are achieved
  • Develop and enhance management reporting and dashboards
  • Perform ad hoc analysis to continuously improve project controlling efficiency

What we are looking for:

  • 5+ years of demonstrated ability in project-based business or manufacturing finance
  • Proven track record to own results and influence outcomes in a cross-functional environment
  • Strong business partnering mentality with the confidence to challenge and motivate change
  • Highly analytical with strong critical thinking and communication skills
  • Genuine interest in understanding the business, not just the numbers
  • Experience with SAP (or equivalent ERP), Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

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