Director Project Controlling

The Director, Project Controlling provides strategic and operational leadership for project financial management across the organization. This role is accountable for ensuring strong financial governance, transparency, and profitability across complex, multi‑year projects and customer programs.

The Director partners closely with Project Management, Operations, Sales, Engineering, and Finance leadership to drive consistent financial performance, proactive risk management, and disciplined execution throughout the full project lifecycle, from order intake through closeout.

This role is critical in establishing project controlling standards, developing talent, and supporting informed decision-making aligned with Körber’s growth and execution strategy.

Your role in our team

• Lead and continuously develop the project controlling framework, governance, and standards to drive transparency, accountability, and measurable business performance
• Act as a trusted business partner to senior leadership, providing financial insights on project portfolio performance, risks, and opportunities to enable informed decision-making
• Own end-to-end financial performance of the project lifecycle, including order intake, project setup, revenue recognition, margin optimization, EAC, and cash flow management
• Drive forecasting excellence by ensuring accurate, timely, and forward-looking projections across orders, revenue, gross margin, EBIT, billings, and cash
• Identify and manage risks and opportunities proactively, ensuring adherence to contractual obligations, internal standards, and regulatory requirements while protecting business value
• Standardize and continuously improve processes to increase efficiency, reduce complexity, and strengthen consistency across regions and business units in line with Körber’s performance mindset
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Project Management, Operations, Sales, Engineering, and Legal to enable successful project execution and provide financial input on bids, contracts, and change orders
• Lead, empower, and develop teams, building strong capabilities in forecasting, risk management, and business partnering while fostering a culture of ownership, trust, and continuous improvement aligned with Körber leadership principles
• Drive performance and results, ensuring transparency in reporting, delivering on commitments, and continuously enhancing financial visibility, accuracy, and business impact
  
  
  

Your profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field required; Master’s (MBA/Finance/Accounting) preferred
• 10 years of experience in project controlling, finance, or commercial project environments, including 5 years in leadership roles, ideally within complex, multinational, or engineering/supply chain environments
• Deep expertise in project financial management and accounting (order intake, budgeting, EAC, revenue recognition, margin, cash flow, profitability, and long-term contracts), with strong knowledge of financial risk management and compliance (internal controls, policies, audits)
• Ability to analyze complex financial data and translate it into clear, actionable insights, supported by strong communication skills and executive presence for leadership and board-level audiences
• Proven leadership in building, coaching, and developing high-performing teams, with a focus on accountability, talent development, succession planning, and continuous improvement
• Strong business partnering and influencing skills, acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders while collaborating cross-functionally (Project Management, Operations, Sales, Engineering, Finance)
• Demonstrated ability to proactively identify risks and opportunities, drive mitigation actions, and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced, multi-project environment
• Experience driving process standardization, financial transparency, and continuous improvement in project controlling, supported by proficiency with ERP/SAP systems, forecasting models, and reporting tools
  
  
  

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 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
  
  
  

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.

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 jobs@koerber.com. 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.

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