Project Controller: Finance, SAP & Forecasting Lead

WEG Electric Corp; Duluth (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

WEG Electric Corp. in Duluth, GA is seeking a Project Controller to partner with Project Managers across the lifecycle, ensuring accurate order setup, invoicing, forecasting, financial reporting, and compliance.

This role serves as a key liaison between Project Management and Accounting to support project execution with strong financial oversight. Ideal candidates will have 7 years in project controlling or related fields, hands-on SAP experience, advanced Excel skills, and demonstrated ability

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in project controlling, project accounting, financial analysis, or a related discipline.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial forecasting

Variance analysis

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Job description

WEG Electric Corp. in Duluth, GA is seeking a Project Controller to partner with Project Managers across the lifecycle, ensuring accurate order setup, invoicing, forecasting, financial reporting, and compliance.

This role serves as a key liaison between Project Management and Accounting to support project execution with strong financial oversight. Ideal candidates will have 7 years in project controlling or related fields, hands-on SAP experience, advanced Excel skills, and demonstrated ability