Project Controller

Dematic; Wauwatosa (WI); On-site; USD 76,500 - 112,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career Development

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Pay Transparency

Global Opportunities

Job summary

Dematic is hiring a Finance Project Controller to join their team in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. The role involves managing financial performance across project portfolios and working closely with cross-functional teams to influence outcomes positively.

Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience in project-based finance and strong analytical skills. The position offers a hybrid work model with a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage EACs (Estimate at Completion) with documented deviations.
• Partner with Project Management to drive project performance and financial outcomes.
• Identify, quantify, and mitigate risks impacting project financials.
• Manage cash flow and working capital across project portfolio.
• Deliver monthly financial performance reviews to senior leadership.

Skills

Project-based business finance

Analytical skills

Communication skills

SAP or equivalent ERP

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

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.

We Offer

• Career Development
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits
• Pay Transparency
• Global Opportunities

Dematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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 $76,500 - $112,200 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
• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting