Project Controller

Blue Bird Corporation•Fort Valley, GA

30d•Onsite

About The Position

Blue Bird (NASDAQ: BLBD) is recognized as a technology leader and innovator of school buses since its founding in 1927. Our dedicated team members design, engineer and manufacture school buses with a singular focus on safety, reliability, and durability. School buses carry the most precious cargo in the world – 25 million children twice a day – making them the most trusted mode of student transportation. The company is the proven leader in low- and zero-emission school buses with more than 25,000 propane, natural gas, and electric powered buses sold. Blue Bird is transforming the student transportation industry through cleaner energy solutions. For more information on Blue Bird’s complete product and service portfolio, visit www.blue-bird.com. JOB SUMMARY Reporting to the Executive Director, Finance; this role is responsible for controlling the budget and spend for building a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Fort Valley, GA. Key responsibilities include managing project finances, tracking budget vs actuals; monitoring expenditures; submitting invoices, reports and financial documents to federal agencies in a timely manner; maintaining project cost records; reporting financial performance and progress to key stakeholders; presenting project updates and financial insights to management; facilitating project related financial reviews and audits; supporting cost reduction initiatives and annual forecasts/AOP.

Requirements

Experience with budgeting, financial planning and reporting, project controlling; project management
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and present complex data to a wide variety of stakeholders
Ability to reconcile large data sets and intermediate to advanced level skills in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and Business Intelligence reporting tools
Intermediate to Advanced skills in Excel; BI reporting tools; ability to reconcile and present complex data and collaborate cross-functionally
Ability to prioritize and perform in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Must be organized and detail-oriented
Strong analytical skills with the ability to thrive in a team-based environment
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal customers
Continuously perform to high ethical standards and those established from an Internal Controls/Legal perspective
Bachelor’s degree in business (Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field); MBA preferred
5+ years of experience in a project controller, FP&A, manufacturing finance or corporate finance roles
All candidates must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

Experience working for a manufacturing company
Experience working with federal and state government agencies
Experience working with external auditors and 3rd party consultant firms
Ability to anticipate and understand customer needs and provide guidance
Excellent interpersonal and customer relationship skills to handle difficult and sensitive matters.
Strong project management skills. Exposure to difficult or complex projects a plus.
Ability to influence stakeholders
Effective communication and ability to communicate complex details in a clear manner.
Flexible workspaces and work hours to help you unleash the best you.
Working in a collaborative team and balancing the needs of individual stakeholders while delivering corporate objectives.

Responsibilities

Manage project finances by tracking budget vs actuals; monitoring project-related expenditures and transactions (purchase requisitions, invoices, etc.); maintaining financial records; and ensuring financial compliance with organizational and federal guidelines
Submit invoices, expense reports, monthly/quarterly reports and other documents to federal agencies in a timely manner
Support the project team in identifying potential risks that may impact project timeline or budget and work with the team in developing strategies to mitigate these risks, ensuring that the project progresses smoothly
Implement robust tracking mechanisms to monitor project progress and milestones from a financial perspective; Communicate project health and financial performance against budget to all key stakeholders regularly
Generate comprehensive reports on project performance, financial status, and potential risks or deviations from the plan/budget
Facilitate project financial reviews, audits and ensure adherence to applicable accounting principles
Perform other related duties as assigned