Project Controller
KION North America
Accounting & Finance
Summerville, SC, USA
Posted on Dec 4, 2024
The ILS Project Controller will act as a co-pilot to our Project Execution teams and will be the lead finance & operations (back-office) individual responsible for driving a strong control environment, no-surprise culture, and back-office operations for the ILS business unit.
This position is truly a bridge between the operational & financial functions of the organization and, as such, would suit individuals who have demonstrated ownership and accountability for delivering results in a matrixed environment or working as a business partner to operational functions to jointly drive organizational success.
This position is truly a bridge between the operational & financial functions of the organization and, as such, would suit individuals who have demonstrated ownership and accountability for delivering results in a matrixed environment or working as a business partner to operational functions to jointly drive organizational success.
What we offer:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Joint responsibility with project managers for the financial success of the projects
- Partner with Project Managers by providing project forecast preparation, analysis & reporting
- Partner with execution teams in order to mitigate/minimize potential deviations from budget and schedule
- Manage project financial projections (Estimates at Complete) and ensure forecast accuracy and any deviations from budget are clearly quantified and supported by root cause documentation
- Monthly presentation of all project financial performance to VP/Director level
- Participate in project team meetings to ensure forecast commitments are delivered
- Ensure correct order intake booking
- Ensure rapid purchase order issuance
- Track delivery of ordered hardware
- Support ad hoc analysis & other duties as assigned to improve the performance of project controlling function
Tasks and Qualifications:
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science degree with a concentration in Accounting or Finance or related field of study with applicable experience
- 2+ years experience in either a projects business (preferred) or manufacturing plant
- Strong sense of ownership & accountability – with demonstrated ability to deliver success whilst working with an operational business partner
- Ability to build relationships while challenging and pro-actively driving improvements and change
- Encourages a team spirit of continuous development and learning from mistakes; actively seeks feedback on his / her own behavior
- Promotes respect for different cultures, mentalities and attitudes and fosters diversity in his / her team
- Demonstrates an inquisitive nature with exceptional analytical, critical reasoning, and communication skills
- Desire to understand the product/solutions and not just the numbers
Preferred:
- Strong demonstrated use of SAP PS Module
- Expert MS Excel skills
- Good Communication Skills
Supervisor Responsibilities:
- None