What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. 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 55 people. It's exciting times to be at Movu!
What’s in it for you
- Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO Platinum Plan or Gold Plan with HSA including company contribution – low employee contribution, great plans!
- 20 days PTO plus Sick Leave
- 11 Public Holidays
- Military Leave Gap Pay
- Up to 4% 401(k) match
- Opportunities for career development as we’re expanding rapidly in the North American market
- Partial tuition reimbursement after 12 months
Job Description
As our SR. 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
- 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
- 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
This lets us know you’re up for the job
- 5 years of Project Controlling experience or 10 years in a combination of Project Management and Project Controlling
- Industry experience within industrial construction, material handling systems or a similar field
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Construction Management is highly preferred
- SAP knowledge is preferred
- Willing and able to work in a hybrid schedule according to company policy and travel to our HQ in Belgium occasionally
- Comfortable starting your day no later than 8 am. We work closely with our European colleagues and the morning hours are the most important so we can connect with them while our business hours overlap across time zones.
Additional Information
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.
