Global Project Controls Analyst

Fortna Systems; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortna is a global logistics solutions provider seeking a Project Controller to oversee the financial performance of Client projects and support international purchases, importing and tax issues. The role collaborates with delivery teams and informs senior management on variances and cash flow.

You will manage billing, milestones, change orders and invoicing, while implementing earned value measurements and ensuring contract conformance on multinational projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Minimum of eight years of related accounting experience.
• Advanced English.
• Ability to work in a high-growth environment and rapidly changing organization.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general business software.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, time management and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (5% approximately).
• Ability to perform essential functions of the job.

Responsibilities

• Managing the financial aspects of assigned Client projects in support of the delivery project manager.
• Providing support for international projects including contract development and conformance with company standards, risk mitigation, project reporting and project status.
• Managing project billings activities, including review and validation of contact milestones, progress billings, change orders, and customer invoicing.
• Leading customer-facing discussions related to billing, payment status, contract payment terms, and disputed invoices to support positive cash flow performance.
• Implementing effective performance measurement (earned value) processes with the project management team.
• Interfacing with project accountants assigned as support on projects.
• Supporting Finance with international tax reporting issues (corporate and individual).
• Supporting Procurement as required on international purchases, importing, duties, etc.
• Effectively communicating with project managers regarding contract documents, change orders and other contract modifications, approvals, and any additional services.
• Analyzing project variances including delayed collections and forecasted cost overruns.
• Appropriately communicating this information to management.
• Maintaining a continuous line of communication to rectify any open issues.
• Implementing agreed-upon process improvements to all aspects of the project controls/earned value measurement function.

Skills

Advanced English

Excel proficiency

Project accounting

Financial reporting

Interpersonal skills

Travel up to 5%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Dynamics AX

Infor LN

Job description

Fortna is a global logistics solutions provider seeking a Project Controller to oversee the financial performance of Client projects and support international purchases, importing and tax issues. The role collaborates with delivery teams and informs senior management on variances and cash flow.

You will manage billing, milestones, change orders and invoicing, while implementing earned value measurements and ensuring contract conformance on multinational projects.