Project Controller

Weg industrias de Venezuela, c.a.; Duluth (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

WEG Electric Corp. in Duluth, GA, is seeking a Senior Project Controller to oversee project controlling, invoicing, and financial reporting in a manufacturing environment.

You will partner with Project Management and Accounting to ensure accuracy, forecasts, and compliance across the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in project controlling or related finance roles, hands-on SAP/IPEX experience, advanced Excel, and the ability to communicate complex financial information to

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in project controlling, accounting, financial analysis.
• Experience in project-based, manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Hands-on SAP experience preferred.
• Proficiency with financial management systems and reporting tools.
• Advanced Excel for financial reporting, forecasting and data management.
• Strong analytical skills: forecasting, variance analysis, reporting.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong collaboration across departments.
• Demonstrated initiative and accountability.
• Ability to prepare professional documentation and reports.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an integral resource for the Project Management Department across all phases of project execution.
• Ensure project administrative compliance with established methodologies and internal standards.
• Assist with order handover processes, supporting initial setup and ongoing administrative tasks.
• Support Project Managers with SAP and IPEX functionalities, including reporting, scheduling, and financial document management
• Address discrepancies in the order entry process and resolve SAP- and IPEX-related technical issues as needed.
• Perform regular financial reviews, including forecasts and variance analyses.
• Create, manage, and update project invoicing structures during the order entry process and throughout order execution.
• Perform accurate final invoicing, ensuring payment processing aligns with project financial milestones and company standards.
• Regularly monitor progress billings, ensuring Project Managers release billings on schedule.
• Safeguard the company's commercial and contractual interests in all financial dealings.

Skills

Financial analysis

Project coordination

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Communication

Education

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

Tools

SAP

IPEX

Job description

Career Opportunities with WEG - A First Class Company!

Founded in 1961, WEG is recognized as one of the largest electric machine manufacturers in the world. WEG employs over 47,000 people around the globe and offers a diversified and integrated product line, with sales to more than 135 countries worldwide. Our U.S. operations are growing at an impressive rate and we're looking for talented individuals to help us move forward with this aggressive growth plan. WEG offers competitive compensation, challenging and exciting career options, as well as great benefits, including paid vacation, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and disability.

A Note About Applying at WEG

Over the past several years, WEG has grown through the acquisition of several industry-leading companies. While all roles are part of the WEG organization, hiring is currently managed through separate systems aligned to each business.

Please select the area that best matches your interests below. Each link will take you to the appropriate career site.

For job openings in other WEG facilities in the USA, check the list below:

WEG Electric Corp. is building a pipeline of Project Controllers for an anticipated project award. While the start date has not yet been determined, we're interested in speaking with professionals who may be exploring opportunities due to project completion, contract expiration, or future career planning. This position will be based in Duluth, GA.

The Project Controller partners closely with Project Managers throughout the project lifecycle to ensure accurate order setup, invoicing, forecasting, financial reporting, and administrative compliance. This role serves as a key liaison between Project Management and Accounting, helping drive successful project execution through strong financial oversight and operational support.

This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys financial analysis, project coordination, and cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic, manufacturing, project-based environment.

Primary Responsibilities

Project Support & Execution

• Serve as an integral resource for the Project Management Department across all phases of project execution.
• Ensure project administrative compliance with established methodologies and internal standards.
• Assist with order handover processes, supporting initial setup and ongoing administrative tasks.
• Support Project Managers with SAP and IPEX functionalities, including reporting, scheduling, and financial document management
• Address discrepancies in the order entry process and resolve SAP- and IPEX-related technical issues as needed.
• Perform regular financial reviews, including forecasts and variance analyses.
• Create, manage, and update project invoicing structures during the order entry process and throughout order execution.
• Perform accurate final invoicing, ensuring payment processing aligns with project financial milestones and company standards.
• Regularly monitor progress billings, ensuring Project Managers release billings on schedule.
• Safeguard the company's commercial and contractual interests in all financial dealings.

Resource & Stakeholder Collaboration

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery and financial reporting, acting as a liaison between Project Management and Accounting.
• Provide regular updates to leadership (including revenue recognition reports and sales forecasting reports), highlighting financial risks and opportunities.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience & Knowledge

• 7 years of experience in project controlling, project accounting, financial analysis, accounting, financial management, or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting project-based, manufacturing, engineering, industrial, or custom-order environments preferred.
• Hands-on experience with SAP software strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with financial management systems and reporting tools.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial reporting, analysis, forecasting, and data management.
• Strong analytical skills, including financial forecasting, variance analysis, and project performance reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills with a focus on accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate financial information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and build productive working relationships.
• Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and customer focus.
• Ability to prepare professional documentation and reports independently.

Location:

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday, standard business hours

About WEG Electric Corp.

WEG Electric Corp. is the largest industrial electric motor manufacturer in the Americas and one of the largest electric motor manufacturers in the world, producing more than 21 million units annually. Founded in 1961, WEG Electric Corp. operates mainly in the capital goods sector and has five main businesses: Motors, Energy, Automation, Coatings, and Transmission & Distribution, providing global solutions for electric motors, variable frequency drives, soft starters, controls, panels, transformers, and generators. The US corporate office is in Duluth, GA, with manufacturing units in Minnesota, Indiana, and Missouri, and over 30,000 employees worldwide. Visit our website to learn more: www.weg.net

We offer a pleasant work environment, competitive compensation, and a full benefits package.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran status, or other protected status.

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