Senior Project Controller

KION Group

Atlanta (GA)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Dematic Corp in the United States is seeking a Finance Project Controller to own the financial performance of a project portfolio across multiple locations. The role reports to the Senior Manager and emphasizes a strong control environment and predictable financial culture in a hybrid setting.

You will partner with Project Management and cross-functional teams, manage EACs, risks, cash flow, and deliver monthly reviews to senior leadership, with periodic site visits during key phases.

Qualifications

8+ years proven experience in project-based business or manufacturing finance
Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
Proven track record to own results and influence outcomes in a cross-functional environment
Strong business partnering approach with the confidence to challenge and inspire change
Highly analytical with strong critical thinking and interpersonal skills
Genuine curiosity about understanding the business, not just the numbers
Experience with SAP (or equivalent ERP), Excel, and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

Own and manage EACs (Estimate at Completion), ensuring all deviations are clearly quantified with root-cause support
Partner closely with Project Management and cross-functional teams to drive project performance and financial outcomes
Proactively identify, quantify, and mitigate risks impacting project financials
Lead change order management to protect and enhance project profitability
Manage cash flow and working capital across project portfolio
Deliver monthly financial performance reviews to senior leadership (VP/Director level)
Lead weekly pacing discussions to ensure forecast commitments are achieved
Develop and improve management reporting and dashboards
Perform ad hoc analysis to continuously improve project controlling efficiency

Skills

Project finance

Cross-functional work

Analytical thinking

Business partnering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Hybrid - Atlanta, Georgia, United States · Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States · Dallas, Texas, United States · Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, United States

Due to growth, Dematic Corp is growing its Project Controlling organization and seeking multiple Finance Project Controllers across our U.S. locations (Grand Rapids, MI; Atlanta, GA; Wauwatosa, WI; Dallas, TX).

Reporting to the Senior Manager, this role serves as a financial co-pilot to Project Execution teams, owning the financial performance of a project portfolio. The position is instrumental in driving a strong control environment and a predictable financial culture.

This is a highly collaborative role at the intersection of operations and finance, ideal for individuals who thrive in a matrixed environment and want to directly influence business outcomes.

This is a hybrid role (office + remote), with periodic project site visits during key project execution phases.

Dematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $X-Y at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Tasks and Qualifications:

What You Will do in This Role:

Own and manage EACs (Estimate at Completion), ensuring all deviations are clearly quantified with root-cause support
Partner closely with Project Management and cross-functional teams to drive project performance and financial outcomes
Proactively identify, quantify, and mitigate risks impacting project financials
Lead change order management to protect and enhance project profitability
Manage cash flow and working capital across project portfolio
Deliver monthly financial performance reviews to senior leadership (VP/Director level)
Lead weekly pacing discussions to ensure forecast commitments are achieved
Develop and improve management reporting and dashboards
Perform ad hoc analysis to continuously improve project controlling efficiency

What We Are Looking For:

8+ years proven experience in project-based business or manufacturing finance
Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting prefered
Proven track record to own results and influence outcomes in a cross-functional environment
Strong business partnering approach with the confidence to challenge and inspire change
Highly analytical with strong critical thinking and interpersonal skills
Genuine curiosity about understanding the business, not just the numbers
Experience with SAP (or equivalent ERP), Excel, and PowerPoint

KION Group is a global leader in intralogistics, specializing in innovative material handling solutions, including forklift trucks and warehouse automation, with a workforce of 41,000 employees.

Machinery Manufacturing Manufacturing

Company size 10,001+ employees

Company type Public company Founded 2006

Total funding 0

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2% in 12 mo

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