Business Controller: Construction Management Services

Bilfinger North America; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Bilfinger North America is seeking a Business Controller to lead the finance function within the assigned Business Area, ensuring budgeting, forecasting, and robust financial reporting. The role collaborates with operational management to provide reliable insights and to ensure compliance with internal controls and policies.

The successful candidate will support financial planning, monitor KPIs, and contribute to ESG-related financial tracking, while coordinating month-end closure with Shared

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field with experience in finance/controlling.
• Experience in financial planning, reporting and variance analysis.
• Solid understanding of project controlling and cost management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prepare annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Collaborate with operational management to align financial plans with operations.
• Maintain forecasts and ensure timely updates of financial outlooks.
• Prepare monthly financial reports including variance analyses.
• Maintain monthly, quarterly and annual reports in the corporate data warehouse.
• Provide transparent financial information for area management and finance.
• Identify risks, deviations, and trends and support decision making.

Skills

Finance knowledge

Controlling

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Experience with reporting tools

Education

Degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Job description

Bilfinger is an international industrial services provider with a vision to be the No. 1 for its customers in enhancing efficiency and sustainability within the process industry. Bilfinger’s comprehensive portfolio spans the entire value chain, from consulting & engineering to prefabrication & installation, access & insulation, and services that improve the asset performance of industrial plants.

The company operates in three geography-based segments: Western Europe, Central Europe, and International, with primary activities in Europe, North America, and the Middle East. Its process industry customers come from markets such as chemicals & petrochemicals, energy, oil & gas, and pharma & biopharma. With about 31,000 employees, Bilfinger upholds the highest standards of safety and quality, generating revenue of €5.4 billion in the financial year 2025. To achieve its goals, Bilfinger has identified two strategic levers: Operational Excellence to continuously improve its own efficiency and performance, and Market Expansion to strengthen customer orientation and establish Bilfinger as the partner of choice.

Job Objective

The Business Controller leads the finance function of [Business Area] and is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and ensuring transparency of financial performance. The role supports operational management with reliable financial insights, ensures compliance with internal policies and controls, and contributes to effective financial planning and performance tracking within [Business Area].

Core Tasks And Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prepare annual budgets and periodic forecasts
• Work closely with operational management to align financial plans with operational activities
• Maintain accurate forecasts and ensure timely updates of financial outlooks
• Prepare monthly financial reports including variance analysis (actuals vs. budget/ forecast)
• Maintain all monthly, quarterly and annual reports in CORE/ Financial Datawarehouse as required by Corporate
• Provide transparent and reliable financial information for Business Area management and Business Unit finance
• Identify and highlight financial risks, deviations, and trends and support operational management with financial analysis and decision-making
• Monitor key financial KPIs (e.g., revenue, costs, margins, working capital) and report deviations
• Support project and operations teams in financial matters, including cost monitoring and financial reviews
• Identify risks and opportunities in project performance and elevate where appropriate
• Highlight deviations and support operational teams in improving cash-related performance
• Support month-end closing processes in coordination with Shared Services Organization
• Support implementation of group tools and digital finance initiatives while improving data quality and automation.
• Monitor carbon reduction and sustainability targets linked to business performance by tracking financial impact of ESG initiatives
• Support the Shared Services Organization in compiling accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with local US GAAP requirements
• Support the execution and monitoring of internal controls within the Business Unit/ Area
• Support internal and external audits and ensure timely resolution of audit findings
• Ensure compliance with Group financial policies, procedures, and reporting standards

Qualifications And Competencies

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
• Relevant experience in finance and controlling, preferably in project-based or industrial services environments
• Experience in financial planning, reporting, and variance analysis
• Solid understanding of project controlling and cost management
• Knowledge of accounting standards and financial processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work closely with operational teams in a matrix organization
• Experience in SAP and/ or other financial reporting tools

Key Performance Indicators

• Accuracy and reliability of projections (actual performance vs. budget/ forecast)
• Timeliness and quality of financial reporting
• Working capital monitoring effectiveness

Compliance

The position holder is obligated to adhere to all Company bylaws, policies, procedures, guidelines, control measures, signage and permit conditions, employee handbook and any other governance documentation.

In particular, the position holder must be familiar with and follow the Company's Policy for Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ), to know what to do in an emergency and to take an active part in the compliance and improvement of the Management Systems to maintain our system certification.

If you have any questions please contact Jason Alan Jaure ([e-mail]).

Bilfinger is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other characteristics protected by law.