Project Controller (Finance)

The Project Controller (Finance) will be responsible for working with Project Management and the various functional teams to manage all the financial aspects of LaSalle Network's client's manufacturing automation projects. Additionally, the role will have responsibility for various accounting month end related tasks as well as analysis and presentation related to project revenue and profitability. The role will report directly to the Head of Finance.


Project Controller (Finance) Responsibilities:

• Manage aspects of accounting, financial statements, general ledger, cost accounting, project and service labor hours reporting, project budgeting, inventory accounting, cost accounting, revenue recognition, and various special analyses
• Develop and enforce internal controls to maximize protection of company assets, policies, procedures, and workflows
• Assist in the production of periodic financial reports; along with the Head of Finance ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards.
• Recommend benchmarks that will be used to measure the company's performance.
• Produce project budgets and forecasts; report significant differences to management.
• Assist the team to achieve forecast objectives by monitoring expenditures; analyzing variances; recommending corrective actions.
• Preparation of the bi-weekly management financial review.
• Provide status of financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements.
• Provide outside tax accountants with necessary tax schedules annually.
• Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Project Controller (Finance) Requirements:

• Ability to work effectively with multiple departments and overseas counterparts.
• Exceptional knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost accounting and cost control principles, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and some exposure to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Experience using cost centers and absorption accounting concepts.
• Experience with percentage of completion revenue recognition.
• Analytical ability to develop and implement improvements or recommendations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

• Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Experience working in an OEM/Manufacturing/machine & automation environment
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in business administration, accounting, or finance
• 5 years of experience in accounting/finance

Project Controller (Finance) Benefits:

• Compensation Range: $85,000 - $115,000
• 401(k) company match - 6% match, no vesting period
• 100% paid healthcare premiums (medical, dental, vision)
• Disability plan & group life insurance program
• Three weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) plus 13 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement program
• International travel opportunities (Germany)

If you have experience in project management and are looking for a great opportunity, we want to hear from you! Apply today.

Thank you,

Steve Oetking
Senior Project Manager
LaSalle Network

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries. LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets.