Finance & Project Controller

About Mujin

Mujin is building the future of industrial robotic systems for warehouses, manufacturing, and distribution. Our technology gives robots perception and awareness so they can take on more advanced tasks and free people from repetitive work. We’re headquartered in Tokyo with a fast-growing North American business based in Suwanee, GA, serving some of the world’s largest logistics, manufacturing, and e-commerce companies.

Role Summary

We are seeking a Finance & Project Controller (US) to lead project controlling for Mujin’s US business and act as the primary finance partner to our US-based project managers.

This is a core on-site finance leadership role based in our Suwanee, GA office. You will:

• Own project controlling, cost management, and margin analysis
• Work day-to-day with PMs on budgets, forecasts, and performance
• Support revenue recognition under ASC 606 (especially percent-of-completion/over-time) through accurate project data and analysis
• Own the design and use of project accounting in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
• Direct and leverage a global financial accounting operations team that handles recurring system activity in support of your processes

You’ll ensure project costs and contracts are captured correctly, forecasts are reliable, and risks and opportunities at the project level are clearly identified and communicated. FP&A will rely on your inputs for the monthly financial deck; PMs will look to you as the finance voice in project reviews. This role is onsite in Suwanee, GA with regular in-office presence expected.

Responsibilities

Project Controlling & PM Partnership

• Act as the primary finance partner for US project managers.
• Own the financial integrity of projects: ensure costs, revenues, and contract terms are accurately reflected and reconciled.
• Work with PMs to build and update project budgets and forecasts, translating operational changes into revenue, margin, and cash impact.
• Prepare and present monthly project financial reports that highlight variances, margin drivers, and project-level risks/opportunities.
• Provide project-level inputs and commentary to FP&A for revenue, gross margin, and cashflow forecasting.

ERP-Based Project Accounting & Systems Improvement

• Serve as the functional owner of project accounting in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Define and maintain project/job structures, cost codes, billing schedules, and revenue profiles so the system supports accurate accounting and meaningful reporting.
• Work with IT and external ERP consultants to translate business and accounting needs into system requirements, and test changes before rollout.
• Streamline project financial processes, reduce manual spreadsheets, and improve data quality and visibility through better dashboards and reports.

Revenue Recognition Support & Accounting Quality

• Support revenue recognition for US projects under ASC 606 by:
• Ensuring project data (costs, progress, milestones, contract changes) is accurate and well-documented.
• Preparing WIP, POC, and other supporting schedules and analysis.
• Partner with global accounting leadership and technical accounting resources, who own final revenue recognition conclusions and policies, by providing clear, reliable project-level facts and documentation.
• Help ensure consistent treatment of milestones, variable consideration, and contract modifications from a project data perspective.

Cashflow, Invoicing & Working Capital

• Help optimize project cashflow by ensuring invoicing in Business Central follows contract terms and milestones.
• Partner with PMs and operations to align billing with delivery and risk.
• Monitor project-related working capital (WIP, AR, deferred revenue, unbilled) and recommend actions to improve DSO, reduce unbilled, and strengthen cash conversion.

Close, Controls & Operations Partnership

• Lead the project-related month-end and quarter-end close: WIP, project revenue and COGS support, accruals/deferrals, and reconciliations.
• Maintain strong internal controls over project accounting, billing, and project-related revenue support.
• Partner and direct the global financial accounting operations team who handle routine, recurring system activities such as standardized project setups, recurring JEs, billing runs, and basic reconciliations.
• Define clear handoffs between project controlling and operations, provide guidance and review, and resolve issues that impact project financials.
• Support internal and external audits related to projects and revenue.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; a strong accounting foundation is essential.
• 7 years in a project-based industry (engineering, systems integration, construction, industrial equipment, or similar).
• Hands-on experience with:
• Project accounting / controlling and cost analysis
• Supporting ASC 606 revenue recognition, including POC / over-time, through accurate data and schedules
• Month-end close and financial reporting for project portfolios
• Proven track record of working directly with PMs:
• Explaining financial impacts of project decisions
• Improving forecast accuracy and project profitability
• Strong systems orientation:
• Comfortable working in ERP (ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar). Experience with ERP implementation or upgrades.
• Able to translate business and accounting needs into clear requirements for IT and ERP consultants
• Experience improving or redesigning finance-related system processes
• Proficient in Excel and modern ERP environments.
• Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals and internal controls.
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills; organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a growth environment.
• CPA or equivalent credential (preferred, not required).
• Background in engineering, robotics, automation, software, or industrial tech.
• Proven ability to collaborate with teams across time zones and cultures

Work Environment & Travel

• Travel Requirement: Less than 5%
• Prolonged periods of computer use and sedentary work

This Position Description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all supplemental duties, responsibilities, or non-essential requirements.

Mujin is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

This role isn't eligible for sponsorship