Project Controller
Job Location:
Grand Rapids, MI - USA
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Job Summary
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.
- Career Development
- Competitive Compensation and Benefits
- Pay Transparency
- Global Opportunities
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $76500 - $112200 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location education experience knowledge and skills.
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
- Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting
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About Company
We are a leading supplier of forklifts and warehouse equipment as well as automation technology and software solutions for the optimization of supply chains.
