Project Controller

Title: Project Controller

Job Type: Full-Time

FLSA: Salaried

Work location: On-site only

Job Description:

Founded in Denmark, BMS Heavy Cranes, Inc. is a global player in crane solutions for wind energy, industrial, and infrastructure projects. Moving some of the world’s most ambitious projects, BMS Heavy Cranes is growing in the United States and Canada.

We are looking for a Project Controller with strong focus on project profitability, forecasting, WIP, invoicing, and commercial support experience.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate ownership and accountability for the overall financial performance and profitability of projects, extending beyond project cost management.
• Oversee responsibility and management of projects across both the United States and Canada.
• Take responsibility for project forecasting, WIP monitoring, margin analysis, and profitability management, identifying risks and opportunities and driving appropriate corrective actions.
• Own the timely and accurate customer invoicing process, including proactive follow-up on outstanding invoices, claims, and other customer-related financial matters.
• Work closely and collaboratively with Project Managers, Operations, local Finance teams, and Group Finance in Denmark to ensure strong financial oversight, accurate reporting, and alignment with business objectives.
• Maintain effective communication and collaboration with Group Finance in Denmark; due to time zone differences, the role may occasionally require participation in meetings outside normal U.S. business hours.

Tasks:

• Project Financial Performance & Commercial Management
• Own the overall financial performance and profitability of projects across the project lifecycle, including budgets, forecasts, revenue, costs, margins, WIP, and cash flow.
• Partner closely with Project Managers and Operations to monitor performance, utilization, risks, opportunities, and corrective actions, providing financial insight to support decision-making and improve project profitability.
• Ensure accurate and timely customer invoicing in accordance with contracts, rates, work orders, and project progress, including follow-up on outstanding invoices, claims, variations, disputes, and other commercial matters.

Financial Reporting, Forecasting & Governance

• Lead project forecasting, WIP calculations, revenue recognition, accruals, margin analysis, and monthly financial reporting, ensuring accurate and timely project financial information.
• Support month-end close, cash flow forecasting, audits, and financial reviews while ensuring appropriate cost allocation, financial controls, and compliance with company policies and contractual requirements.

Business Support

• Support Sales, Project Management, and Operations with RFQ and tender evaluations by providing financial analysis, historical project performance, and assessment of project risks, opportunities, pricing, and profitability.
• Collaborate with local Finance and Group Finance in Denmark to ensure consistent financial management, reporting, and governance; occasional meetings outside normal U.S. business hours may be required due to time zone differences.

Data and system support:

• Support procurement in evaluating vendor bids from a cost standpoint.
• Assist with project close-out processes, including final cost analysis and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial procedures and project contract requirements.
• Assist sales with RFQ competition and comparisons.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 5–8 years of experience in project controlling, project finance, operational finance, commercial finance, or a similar role, preferably within a project-based environment.
• Experience in construction, crane rental, heavy equipment, industrial projects, wind energy, or other project-based industries is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding and practical experience with WIP, project forecasting, revenue recognition, margin analysis, and cost control.
• Strong analytical, financial, and commercial acumen; strong written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Experience with Xero, ApprovalMax, Excel Power Query, accounting software, highly preferred and considered a significant advantage.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with both operational and financial stakeholdersacross all levels of the organization.
• Excellent time management, problem-solving, organizational, and prioritization skills.
• High level of attention to detail, accuracy, and financial integrity.
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field preferred.
• Office-based work location only.

Competencies:

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take ownership of responsibilities, and follow tasks through to completion.
• Comfortable evaluating existing processes and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Proactive and solutions-oriented, with the ability to contribute to the ongoing development of the role and its responsibilities.
• Comfortable challenging Project Managers and stakeholders when required.
• Strong relationship-builder and business partner.
• Detail-oriented without losing sight of the bigger picture.
• Able to work independently in a fast-growing organization.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Comfortable working across cultures and international teams.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tools provided
• Vision insurance

Pay: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $100,000 - $130,000