Project Controller

About the Position

Project Controller

BEUMER Group, an international leader in intralogistics, is seeking a Project Controller to join our team in Somerset, NJ. This full-time position requires excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills. The Controller will be the main point of contact for Project Managers regarding commercial and financial aspects, playing an integral role in supporting the Project Management team. Travel to project sites will be required.

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 in daily operations including invoicing, monitoring receivables, and following up on supplier invoices.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and forecasts for projects and prepare 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 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.
• Work 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.
• Enter initial and updated project milestones and budgets.
• Review capacities and critical dates with project managers to coordinate with the various departments and avoid conflicts.
• Monitor deadlines and the coordination of dates between the various departments.
• If it becomes necessary to determine project priorities, work with the project manager to resolve conflicts or, if necessary, escalate to determine priorities.
• Responsible for the 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.
• Use reporting and information systems to maximize the 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of construction and/or commercial, project-based accounting experience.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish, including verbal and written communication, is required.
• 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.

We Offer

• Annual compensation range: $110,000.00 - $120,000.00
• 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.
• 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.

About the Company

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!

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. BEUMER 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.