Senior Project Controller

Due to growth, Dematic Corp is growing its Project Controlling organization and seeking multiple Finance Project Controllers across our U.S. locations (Grand Rapids, MI; Atlanta, GA; Wauwatosa, WI; Dallas, TX).
Reporting to the Senior Manager, this role serves as a financial co-pilot to Project Execution teams, owning the financial performance of a project portfolio. The position is instrumental in driving a strong control environment and a predictable financial culture.
This is a highly collaborative role at the intersection of operations and finance, ideal for individuals who thrive in a matrixed environment and want to directly influence business outcomes.
This is a hybrid role (office + remote), with periodic project site visits during key project execution phases.We offer:

• Career Development
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits
• Pay Transparency
• Global Opportunities

Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer

Dematic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected 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.

The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $X-Y at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

Tasks and Qualifications:

What You Will do in This Role:

• Own and manage EACs (Estimate at Completion), ensuring all deviations are clearly quantified with root-cause support
• Partner closely with Project Management and cross-functional teams to drive project performance and financial outcomes
• Proactively identify, quantify, and mitigate risks impacting project financials
• Lead change order management to protect and enhance project profitability
• Manage cash flow and working capital across project portfolio
• Deliver monthly financial performance reviews to senior leadership (VP/Director level)
• Lead weekly pacing discussions to ensure forecast commitments are achieved
• Develop and improve management reporting and dashboards
• Perform ad hoc analysis to continuously improve project controlling efficiency

What We Are Looking For:

• 8+ years proven experience in project-based business or manufacturing finance
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting prefered
• Proven track record to own results and influence outcomes in a cross-functional environment
• Strong business partnering approach with the confidence to challenge and inspire change
• Highly analytical with strong critical thinking and interpersonal skills
• Genuine curiosity about understanding the business, not just the numbers
• Experience with SAP (or equivalent ERP), Excel, and PowerPoint

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