Project Controller

BEUMER Group is an international leader in intralogistics, specializing in conveying, loading, palletising, packaging, sortation, and distribution technology across a wide range of industries, including airports, e-commerce, warehousing & distribution, and bulk material handling. We offer the right solution for nearly every logistics challenge. As a family-owned company, BEUMER combines tradition with innovation. We are proud of what our employees create each day. Integrity, Inspiration, Quality and Teamwork!

About the role

The Project Controller position requires excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills. The Controller is the main point of contact for Project Managers regarding commercial and financial aspects and plays an integral role, supporting the Project Management team. This position will be based out of the corporate office in Somerset, NJ. There will be some travel required to project sites. This role works closely with Project Management, Finance, and also interfaces with Sales, Engineering, Site Integration, and Procurement.

Responsibilities

• Execute project performance controlling measures such as costs, revenue, cash flow, margin controlling, re-calculate forecasts, analyze variances, utilization, calculate change orders, etc.
• Support Finance to ensure accurate booking of the project financials including month closing, accruals, etc.
• Support Finance as they carry out daily operations including invoicing, monitoring receivables, and following up on supplier invoices.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and forecasts for projects and prepare data for use by Project Management and Senior Management.
• Support Sales / Tendering during offer preparation and sales phase regarding risk identification / mitigation as well as contract negotiations.
• Support the projects regarding taxes, insurance, contract compliance issues, contractor licenses, certified payroll, bonds, and hedging.
• Support project management during project execution regarding risk identification, mitigation and claim management, and invoicing.
• Be able to challenge the numbers and be pragmatic.
• Assist Finance in year-end financial audits, as well as client audits.
• Work through BEUMER Project Management software and the various departments responsible for overseeing, monitoring, and maintaining the business partner data entry and order management process from proposal number generation through completion.
• Enter initial and updated project milestones, and budgets.
• Review capacities and critical dates with project managers to coordinate with the various departments and avoid conflicts.
• Monitor deadlines and the coordination of dates between the various departments.
• If it becomes necessary to determine project priorities, work with project manager to resolve conflicts or, if necessary, escalate to determine priorities.
• Be responsible for assignment and maintenance of Business Partners and Proposal and Project numbers within the BEUMER systems.
• Be responsible for the preparation of routine project costing reports by working closely with members of the project team, Finance, and Customer Service.
• Prepare tracking tools and track project metrics.
• Be responsible for ensuring timely and accurate project information is available to the project team.
• Use reporting and information systems to maximize availability and effectiveness of information.
• May be assigned to special projects or required to perform other duties not listed above, which may vary from time to time as determined by management, to meet company needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of construction and/or commercial, project-based accounting experience.
• Power User of MS Excel.
• Advanced User of MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Superior analytical skills, detail oriented.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Team player that is also self-driven and goal oriented.
• Ability to thrive in a diverse environment; characterized by an open-minded, team-oriented, and multinational culture, where professional skills are highly valued.
• Must be able to travel as required for business needs, estimated 15%-20% of the time.
• Commitment Required: Ability to set and meet goals; sincere care for others; desire to win and be part of a winning team; ability to travel as needed.

Benefits

• Medical & Dental Premiums: We cover 100% of the premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• 401(k) with Generous Match: Secure your financial future with our competitive retirement plan.
• Life Insurance / Long Term Disability: Peace of mind for you and your loved ones. Yes, we cover that too!
• Ancillary Insurances: Including vision, accident, and critical illness insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Achieve the optimal work-life balance.
• Company Holidays: Enjoy paid time off on designated company holidays including additional flex days for times that matter most!
• Performance-Based Bonus: Eligibility to participate in our Target Agreement Plan for bonus potential.

Pay

Annual compensation range: $110,000.00 - $120,000.00. The posted salary range reflects the compensation the company reasonably expects to offer for this position. Actual compensation will not be less than the posted minimum and will be based on multiple factors.