Manufacturing Project Controller: Budget & Invoicing Lead

Blue Bird Corporation; Fort Valley (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

14 paid holidays

Vacation time

401k matching

Job summary

Blue Bird Corporation in Fort Valley, GA is seeking a Finance Project Controller to manage the budget and spend for a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. You will track budget vs actuals, handle invoices and financial documents, and report progress to leadership.

The role requires strong Excel and BI skills, cross-functional collaboration, and experience in manufacturing finance. You will support audits, forecast annual plans, and help drive cost reduction while maintaining rigorous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business (Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field); MBA preferred.
• 5+ years in a project controller, FP&A, or manufacturing finance roles.
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident; work eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Manage project finances by tracking budget vs actuals and expenditures.
• Submit invoices and reports to federal agencies promptly.
• Identify risks affecting timeline or budget and develop mitigations.
• Produce reports on project performance and financial status.
• Support audits and cost reduction initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate project health to stakeholders.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial planning

Forecasting

MS Excel

BI reporting

Cross-functional

Analytical thinking

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s in Business

MBA preferred

Tools

MS PowerPoint

BI tools

Job description

Blue Bird Corporation in Fort Valley, GA is seeking a Finance Project Controller to manage the budget and spend for a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. You will track budget vs actuals, handle invoices and financial documents, and report progress to leadership.

The role requires strong Excel and BI skills, cross-functional collaboration, and experience in manufacturing finance. You will support audits, forecast annual plans, and help drive cost reduction while maintaining rigorous