Project Controller

Job Description

Dürr Systems AG is part of the Dürr Group and operates globally in the automotive industry and other markets, specializing in painting technology, final assembly, dispensing technology, and consulting. As a market leader, Dürr designs and implements turnkey systems and manufactures high-quality machines and robotic technology. The company has proven expertise in digital and sustainable solutions. Its portfolio also includes production technologies for electrode coating and high-performance air pollution control systems for various industries. As of 2023, Dürr Systems AG employs over 8,000 people.

The Dürr Group is one of the world's leading mechanical and plant engineering firms with particular expertise in the technology fields of automation, digitalization, and energy efficiency. Its products, systems, and services enable highly efficient and sustainable manufacturing processes - mainly in the automotive industry and for producers of furniture and timber houses, but also in sectors such as the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, medical devices, electrical engineering, and battery production. In 2023, the company generated sales of $4.6 billion. The Dürr Group has around 20,000 employees and 141 business locations in 33 countries. As of January 1, 2025, the former divisions Paint and Final Assembly Systems and Application Technology were merged to form the new Automotive division. Since then, the Dürr Group has been operating in the market with four divisions:

Automotive: painting technology, final assembly, testing and filling technology

Industrial Automation: automated assembly and test systems for automotive components, medical devices, and consumer goods as well as balancing technology solutions and coating systems for battery electrodes

Woodworking: machinery and equipment for the woodworking industry

Clean Technology Systems Environmental: air pollution control and noise abatement systems

Position Summary: The Project Controller is for the successful execution of service projects from a commercial and financial perspective.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

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

Invoice projects and submit invoices to customers

Perform AR collections for invoices that have aged past due date

Nonessential Functions

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related discipline preferred

Three to five 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 workplace and perform pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

Note to all Staffing Agencies: Dürr 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 Dürr will not be obligated to pay a referral fee.

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