What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Controller position at STOW Group?
Company Description
The warehouse of the future is equipped with our iFollow autonomous robots instead of forklifts and our Atlas 2D pallet shuttles or eScala tote shuttles that allow for high-density storage (no wasted space!) and scalable solutions.
As part of stow Group and over the span of more than 40 years, we’ve grown into a company with 10 manufacturing facilities, 19 commercial offices, and the know-how of around 2000 employees serving customers in 40 countries.
Early 2021, we opened our US Office and have already grown to about 50 people. It's exciting times to be at Movu!
Job Description
Objective
The PROJECT CONTROLLER improves the bottom line by analyzing project related data to identify and address deviations, risks, and variances. This also improves forecasting. Based on the findings, the Project Controller intervenes and implements corrective measures.
This newly created position reports directly to the Finance Director at our Headquarters in Belgium and collaborates closely with the Finance Manager of Movu US as well as local Project Management.
As our PROJECT CONTROLLER, you…
- prepare, evaluate, update, and ensure the accuracy of project forecasts including cash flow
- assess accruals and actual costs incurred
- calculate work in progress and continuously monitor project performance
- provide financial and business analyses and alert the appropriate stakeholders such as Project Management and the Finance Director to foreseen or unforeseen variances
- in collaboration with Project Management, prepare and monitor the budget, ensure its accuracy and follow up if inconsistencies are detected between actual expenses and budgeted figures
- control the set of financial KPIs for each project and proactively take appropriate actions
- control month-end closing and verify inconsistencies
- follow up on monthly provisions (cost and revenue), ensuring completeness and accuracy
- ensure adequate cost control and align project profitability with financial objectives
- collaborate with Project Management and Finance to ensure project invoices are accurately prepared, punctually submitted, and collected
- monitor and support activities around invoicing, financial terms & conditions, credit management, etc.
- review and project activities for compliance with company standards, financial policies, and procedures (including but not limited to revenue recognition and financial setup rules for projects)
- proactively intervene, advise and take action when deviations occur and in response to new developments
- create and establish KPIs, standards, tools, and procedures
- closely observe possible tax implications related to projects
- translate financial data into operationally valuable insights
- propose and follow up on improvements for business operations
- are a key user in implementing the new IT landscape
- serve as a liaison between Finance and Project Management
- provide timely and accurate responses to company stakeholders regarding financial performance
- provide all necessary information to internal and external auditors
- provide regular and accurate project reports including budget, WIP, cash flow, detailed cost, and revenue
Qualifications
Your profile:
- You have a Masters degree in Finance
- You have at least 3 years of experience
- You are fluent in English
- You are a communicative, pro active and a teamplayer
- You have a strong interest in technical part of our projects
Additional Information
What do we offer you?
- 20 days PTO, 5 days paid sick leave, 11 US paid holidays
- Medical (currently BlueCross BlueShield), Dental and Vision Insurance, including Family coverage, all currently 90% Company paid
- Company paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Company Paid Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- 401K with employer match, currently 4%
- Partial Tuition Reimbursement after 12 months
- Gross Salary
EEO
Movu US provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. stow prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined 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.
