Financial Project Coordinator

ic-automation; Solon (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

IC Automation is seeking a Financial Project Coordinator to blend financial leadership with hands-on project execution. You will oversee budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and project profitability while coordinating scheduling, resources, and compliance across engineering, operations, and customers.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, risk management, and timely reporting to leadership, with emphasis on cost control, vendor management, and adherence to safety and regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in financial management, project coordination, or operations.
• Experience with ERP systems, project management tools, and financial software.
• Automation/manufacturing industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
• Monitor financial performance, cash flow, and project profitability.
• Prepare financial reports and analyses for leadership.
• Ensure compliance with tax, audit, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage vendor and supplier contracts with cost control.
• Support funding and investment strategies as needed.
• Coordinate scheduling, resource allocation, and progress tracking.
• Maintain project documentation and compliance files.
• Coordinate with engineers, technicians, subcontractors, and clients to stay on track.

Skills

Financial planning

Forecasting

Reporting

Vendor management

Compliance oversight

Project coordination

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Project management tools

Financial software

Job description

Role Overview

The Financial Project Coordinator is a key role at IC Automation, combining financial oversight with project execution support. This position ensures that the company operates with strong financial insight while delivering automation projects efficiently, safely, and profitably. The role balances strategic financial leadership with hands‑on project coordination, bridging the gap between engineering, operations, and customers.

This individual must be both detail‑oriented and strategic, capable of managing budgets, cash flow, and compliance, while also ensuring projects are scheduled, resourced, and executed to the highest standards.

This position is critical to driving IC Automation’s growth by combining financial discipline with project execution excellence. The Financial Project Coordinator ensures that both the business and its automation solutions run smoothly, sustainably, and profitably, paving the way for continued innovation and customer success.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Develop and oversee budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
• Monitor financial performance, cash flow, and project profitability.
• Prepare financial reports, statements, and analyses for leadership.
• Ensure compliance with tax, audit, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage vendor and supplier contracts with a focus on cost control.
• Support funding and investment strategies as needed.

Project Management & Coordination

• Support project execution through scheduling, resource allocation, and progress tracking.
• Maintain organized project documentation, reports, and compliance files.
• Coordinate with engineers, technicians, subcontractors, and clients to keep projects on track.
• Track project deliverables, financial metrics, and labor hours.
• Assist with proposals, contracts, RFIs, and change order management.
• Ensure quality, safety, and compliance standards are upheld.

Qualifications & Skills

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Project Management, or related field (MBA/CPA a plus).
• 5–7 years of experience in financial management, project coordination, or operations (automation/manufacturing industry preferred).
• Experience with ERP systems, project management tools, and financial software.

Core Skills

• Strong financial planning, analysis, and reporting expertise.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• Clear communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Skilled in negotiation, vendor management, and compliance oversight.
• Leadership ability to manage teams, processes, and cross‑functional priorities.
• Highly organized, proactive, and adaptable.