Project Finance Controller

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

14 paid holidays

Vacation time

401k matching

Job summary

Blue Bird Fort Valley is seeking a Finance & Accounting professional to lead project controlling for a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Fort Valley, GA. You will manage the budget, track spend, prepare reports, and liaise with federal agencies to ensure compliance throughout the build.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Finance, you will support cost forecasts, audits, and cost-reduction initiatives while coordinating with cross-functional teams to keep the project on budget

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business (Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field).
• MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a project controller, FP&A, manufacturing finance or corporate finance roles.

Responsibilities

• Manage project finances by tracking budget vs actuals; monitoring project-related expenditures and transactions; maintaining financial records; ensuring financial compliance with guidelines.
• Submit invoices, expense reports, monthly/quarterly reports and other documents to federal agencies in a timely manner.
• Support the project team in identifying potential risks that may impact project timeline or budget and develop mitigation strategies.
• Implement robust tracking mechanisms to monitor project progress and financial performance; communicate health and status to stakeholders.
• Generate comprehensive reports on project performance, financial status, and risks or deviations from the plan.
• Facilitate project financial reviews and audits; ensure adherence to accounting principles.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial planning

Reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business (Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field)

MBA preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

BI tools

Job description

Blue Bird Fort Valley is seeking a Finance & Accounting professional to lead project controlling for a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Fort Valley, GA. You will manage the budget, track spend, prepare reports, and liaise with federal agencies to ensure compliance throughout the build.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Finance, you will support cost forecasts, audits, and cost-reduction initiatives while coordinating with cross-functional teams to keep the project on budget