Project Controller

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The Financial Analyst supports the financial management of multiple projects and products by overseeing order intake, EAC forecasting, and periodic financial projections. This role is responsible for analyzing project costs, monitoring cash flow, and delivering accurate financial reporting and variance analysis. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong analytical skills, advanced forecasting capabilities, and a thorough understanding of accounting principles and contract terms

Your role in our team

• You will serve as a financial partner to project and product teams, ensuring financial planning and execution align with organizational goals.
• You will manage financial structures for assigned projects, including order setup, budgeting, billing, and cost control.
• You will review and interpret contract terms to identify billing milestones, obligations, and potential financial risks.
• You will analyze actual costs against budgets and forecasts to ensure accuracy and transparency.
• You will maintain Estimates at Completion (EACs) and develop rolling forecasts for revenue, gross profit, EBIT, billings, and cash flow.
• You will identify and communicate variances, offering data-driven recommendations to mitigate risk and enhance performance.
• You will ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
• You will perform month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and management reporting.
• You will prepare analyses and documentation to support internal and external audits.
• You will monitor invoicing and collections to maintain contract compliance and optimize cash flow.

Your profile

• You have a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a closely related discipline.
• You have 1–3 years of experience in financial analysis, project finance, or program control.
• You have strong knowledge of accounting principles, cost management, and financial controls.
• You have experience developing, implementing, and maintaining financial forecasting models for complex, long-term projects.
• You are skilled in profitability analysis, variance evaluation, and performance measurement.
• You have the ability to synthesize and interpret complex financial data to produce actionable insights.
• You demonstrate exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, ensuring the integrity of financial reporting and data reliability.
• You have strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey financial insights clearly to diverse stakeholders.
• You are familiar with interpreting and applying contract financial terms and conditions.
• You have advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling, pivot tables, and complex formula creation.
• You are proficient with ERP and AR systems such as SAP, Oracle, or equivalent, with SAP experience preferred.

Eligible applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Your working environment at Körber

Körber is pioneering cutting-edge sorting technology and solutions that shape the future of mail and parcel automation across Europe, North America and Asia. Set new industry standards and champion customer-centric services and solutions with our dynamic parcel logistics team based in Irving, Texas, USA.

This full-time, exempt role offers a hybrid work setting.

Your benefits

• You will enjoy a flexible work environment that supports your work-life balance; we offer paid time off for parental leave and 22+ days off for personal time and holidays
• You will have access to medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with FSA or HSA options, and a 401(k) plan with a company match up to six percent
• You are provided with several company-paid benefits, including vision insurance, short and long-term disability and basic life insurance plans, and educational and employee assistance programs

Can you see yourself in this profile? Then Körber is the right place for you. We look forward to getting to know you!

Equal opportunity employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity to all applicants. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial, and/or local law.

Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience, please contact us via [email protected]. We work with selected partners and therefore ask recruitment consultancies to refrain from contacting us by mail or telephone.

Disclaimer: The duties listed above are intended only as representation of the essential functions of this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change at the sole discretion of the employer. Nothing in this document alters an employee’s at-will employment status. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Individual compensation will be determined by various factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, experience, education, skills, location, and market and business considerations. Applications must be submitted via our career site.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S., this position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

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We value diversity and therefore welcome all applicants - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity, and any other protected status.

If you have any questions or technical problems, please send us an e-mail to [email protected] . Raven Pinckney is the responsible person for this job advertisement. We work with permanent partners and therefore ask recruitment consultants to refrain from contacting us by e-mail or telephone.

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