Sr. Project Controller

Kelvion Products Inc•Catoosa, OK

About The Position

The Senior Project Controller provides financial oversight for complex projects and partners with project managers, plant leadership, and senior management to improve financial performance. The role leads budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and risk analysis while ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with accounting standards. It also drives process improvements, guides finance and project team members, and manages and develops a team of Project Controllers. The position supports project and plant financial performance through reporting, financial reviews, revenue recognition, risk mitigation, CAPEX analysis, KPI monitoring, and business planning. It collaborates with Accounting, FP&A, Operations, Engineering, and other stakeholders to align project forecasts with business plans and reporting requirements. The role is expected to incorporate Kelvion’s Standard of Excellence, including quality, into products and to follow company policies and procedures, including its codes, values, and Operational Framework. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive experience in project controlling, financial analysis, or project accounting, including responsibility for complex or multiple concurrent projects.
Demonstrated experience partnering with project and operational leaders to improve forecasting, manage financial risks, and support profitability.
Prior experience in a publicly traded company or with SOX compliance is required.
Advanced knowledge of project controlling, budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and cost-to-complete analysis.
Working knowledge of IFRS, project revenue recognition, CAPEX accounting, and internal controls.
Proficiency in financial and ERP systems, such as Made to Manage and SAP, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, sound judgment, and ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
Effective communication, collaboration, and mentoring skills, including the ability to influence decisions and lead improvements across functions and sites.
Demonstrated leadership and people management experience, including coaching, developing, and evaluating employees, managing priorities, and driving team performance.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing, industrial operations, or engineered-to-order experience is preferred.
A master’s degree or CPA/CMA certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead project budgeting, forecasting, and cost control throughout the project lifecycle, including for complex or financially significant projects.
Prepare and review monthly financial reports, including variance analysis, cost-to-complete projections, cash flow forecasts, and gross margin analysis.
Lead financial project reviews and challenge assumptions, cost estimates, schedules, and resource requirements to improve forecast accuracy and accountability.
Evaluate project revenue recognition, including percentage-of-completion calculations where applicable, and coordinate reporting in accordance with IFRS and company policies.
Identify financial risks and opportunities, recommend mitigation strategies, and partner with project teams to improve profitability and recover costs associated with scope changes.
Develop CAPEX financial models and ROI analyses, oversee Construction in Progress reporting, and coordinate timely capitalization with Accounting.
Serve as a financial business partner to assigned plant managers and support project proposals, investment decisions, and business planning.
Establish and monitor project KPIs, communicate performance trends, and recommend corrective actions to leadership.
Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and company policies; support audits and resolve findings.
Improve project controlling processes and reporting tools, provide guidance to team members, and collaborate across functions to align forecasts with business plans and financial reporting requirements.
Lead, manage, and develop a team of Project Controllers, providing direction and accountability for the financial performance and reporting of assigned projects.
Ensure Kelvion’s Standard of Excellence, including quality, is incorporated into products.
Follow company policies and procedures, including the Global Code of Business Principles, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Vision and Values, and Operational Framework.
Perform other duties as assigned.