Director Project Controlling Director Project Controlling

Körber Group•Pine Grove Township, PA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field required
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
Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Nice To Haves

Master’s (MBA/Finance/Accounting) preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and evolve the project controlling framework, governance, and financial processes across the business
Establish clear financial ownership, accountability, and escalation paths to ensure strong project performance
Act as a strategic finance business partner to senior leadership on portfolio health, financial risks, and opportunities
Oversee end-to-end financial management of the project lifecycle (order intake, setup, revenue recognition, margin, EAC, forecasting, and cash flow)
Ensure accurate, timely financial forecasts and reporting (orders, revenue, gross margin, EBIT, billings, and cash)
Identify, assess, and proactively manage financial risks, while ensuring compliance with contracts, policies, and regulatory requirements
Lead, coach, and develop project controlling teams, fostering accountability, continuous improvement, and capability development
Partner cross-functionally (Project Management, Operations, Sales, Engineering, Legal) to support execution, bids, contracts, and drive improvements in financial transparency and performance