Project Controller

Kion Group AG

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

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in project-based business or manufacturing finance
  • Proven ability to influence in a cross-functional setting
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Effective communication with a business insight focus
  • Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Responsibilities

  • Own and manage EACs with root-cause analysis for deviations
  • Partner with Project Management to drive financial outcomes
  • Identify and mitigate financial risks proactively
  • Manage change orders to enhance project profitability
  • Oversee cash flow and working capital across projects
  • Deliver monthly performance reviews to senior leadership
  • Lead weekly discussions to ensure forecasting goals are met

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with office and remote flexibility
  • Opportunity for periodic project site visits
  • Engagement in a highly visible finance role
  • Influence business outcomes in a matrixed environment
  • Professional growth within a rapidly expanding organization
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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