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!

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 our 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 forecast for projects and prepares 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
• Working 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.
• Enters initial and updated project milestones, and budgets
• Reviews capacities and critical dates with project managers to coordinate with the various departments and avoid conflicts.
• Monitors deadlines and the coordination of dates between the various departments
• If it becomes necessary to determine project priorities, then work with project manager to resolve conflicts or if necessary, escalate to determine priorities
• Responsible for assignment and maintenance of Business Partners and Proposal and Project numbers within the BEUMER systems.
• Responsible for the preparation of routine project costing reports by working closely with members of the project team, Finance and Customer Service.
• Prepares tracking tools and tracks project metrics.
• Responsible for ensuring timely and accurate project information is available to the project team.
• To 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.

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.

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• 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.

BEUMER is an innovative company, where every employee is part of the "family". Because our employees are our most important asset, here are some of benefits we currently offer full-time employees:

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

BEUMER is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and breastfeeding), gender, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (mental or physical), veteran status, genetic information, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, marital status, civil union status, domestic partner status, or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws. prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all aspects of employment. This commitment applies to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

By accepting an offer of employment with BEUMER, the employee agrees to abide by all policies and practices that promote a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, and acknowledges BEUMER’S commitment to diversity and inclusion. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.