Project Controller

Company: D--rr Systems Inc
Location: Southfield
Posted on: May 27, 2023

Job Description:

The D--rr Group is one of the world's leading mechanical and plant engineering firms. Products, systems and services offered by D--rr enable highly efficient manufacturing processes in different industries. Business with automobile manufacturers and their suppliers accounts for approximately 60% of D--rr's sales. Other market segments include, for example, the mechanical engineering, chemical and pharmaceutical industries and the woodworking industry. The D--rr Group operates in the market with five divisions:

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• Paint and Final Assembly Systems: paint shops and final assembly systems for the automotive industry
  
• Application Technology: robot technologies for the automatic application of paint as well as sealants and adhesives Measuring and Process Systems: balancing and cleaning systems as well as testing and filling technology
  
• Clean Technology Systems: exhaust-air purification systems and energy-efficiency technology
  
• Woodworking Machinery and Systems: machinery for the woodworking
  We are a growing organization, and we are seeking a Project Controller to join our Shared Services division. Together, with the momentum of our business vision, we can achieve international success and added innovation in all of the themes which D--rr influences at a global level. Position Summary: The Project Controller is for the successful execution of service projects from a commercial and financial perspective.Essential Functions and Responsibilities
  
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  • Plays an active supporting role to the Project Manager (PM) and is an integral part of the project team, focused on the successful execution of service projects, and making sure commercial terms and conditions are strictly adhered to with customers, suppliers, and sub-contractors.
    
  • Assist PM in assessing risks and opportunities of service projects and ensure that information is reflected appropriately in the monthly cost report.
    
  • Ensures that project budgets, profit & loss forecasts, and cash flow forecasts are accurately maintained throughout the project life cycle.
    
  • Provides accurate forecasts for expected cost to complete on projects.
    
  • Generate monthly job cost reports with budget to actual variance analysis while ensuring FEC is updated.
    
  • Provide necessary ad-hoc analysis and reporting on an as needed basis.
    
  • Perform work in a fast-paced environment with tight time constraints.
    Nonessential Functions
    
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    • Perform other duties as assigned
      
      Qualifications
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      • Bachelor Degree in Accounting/Finance or related discipline preferred
        
      • Five to ten years of experience required in manufacturing environment
        
      • Excellent forecasting, analytical and organizational skills
        
      • Knowledge of IFRS and SAP preferred
        
      • Proficient with Microsoft Office products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
        
      • Good time management skills
        
      • SAP experience preferred
        
      • Good organizational skills
        
      • Ability to prioritize and schedule
        
      • Ability to understand and maintain project schedules
        
      • Good verbal and written communication skills
        
      • Able to effectively communicate with internal team and external customers
        
      • Able to work well independently and in a team environment
        
      • Able to define problems and propose solutions
        
      • Adaptable to change in a learning environment
        Physical Demands: While performing duties of job, incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and use hands and arms. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and distance vision. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of a medical condition or disability, height, weight, or any other protected status. We maintain a drug-free work place and perform pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.Note to all Staffing Agencies: D--rr has a team of dedicated Human Resources professionals who are responsible for all hiring needs. Our practice is to partner and work with our approved vendors on an as needed basis. We do not accept resumes from agencies that are not on our preferred vendor list and have not signed our Recruiting and Permanent Placement Contract. Any resumes submitted from unapproved vendors will be considered unsolicited, and D--rr will not be obligated to pay a referral fee.

Keywords: D--rr Systems Inc, Southfield , Project Controller, Accounting, Auditing , Southfield, Michigan