Project Controls Analyst

FORTNA partners with the world’s leading brands to transform omnichannel and parcel distribution operations. Known world-wide for enabling companies to keep pace with digital disruption and growth objectives, we design and deliver solutions, powered by intelligent software, to optimize fast, accurate and cost-effective order fulfillment and last mile delivery. Our people, innovative approach and proprietary algorithms and tools ensure optimal operations design and material and information flow. We deliver exceptional value every day to our customers with comprehensive services and products including network strategy, distribution center operational design and implementation, material handling automated equipment, robotics and a comprehensive suite of lifecycle services.

At FORTNA, we believe in fostering a workplace that isn't just a job but a movement – a collective effort to redefine success and transform challenges into opportunities. "Join the Movement" encapsulates our commitment to a workplace culture that thrives on collaboration, celebrates diversity, and empowers every individual to contribute to something greater than themselves. Our Team. Our Passion. Our Approach. 

POSITION SUMMARY: This role will be responsible for implementing company project control methodology by managing and controlling the financial performance of Client projects in support of the delivery project and will also provide support and guidance with respect to international purchases, importing and international tax issues.  This position interacts with all levels of management on a regular basis.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Managing the financial aspects of assigned Client projects in support of the delivery project manager.
• Providing support for international projects including contract development and conformance with company standards, risk mitigation, project reporting and project status.
• Managing project billings activities, including review and validation of contact milestones, progress billings, change orders, and customer invoicing.

·        Leading customer-facing discussions related to billing, payment status, contract payment terms, and disputed invoices to support positive cash flow performance.

• Implementing effective performance measurement (earned value) processes with the project management team.
• Interfacing with project accountants assigned as support on projects.
• Supporting Finance with international tax reporting issues (corporate and individual).
• Supporting Procurement as required on international purchases, importing, duties, etc.
• Effectively communicating with project managers regarding contract documents, change orders and other contract modifications, approvals, and any additional services.
• Analyzing project variances including delayed collections and forecasted cost overruns. 
• Appropriately communicating this information to management. 
• Maintaining a continuous line of communication to rectify any open issues.
• Implementing agreed-upon process improvements to all aspects of the project controls/earned value measurement function.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting
• Minimum of eight (3) years of related accounting experience
• Advanced English
• Ability to work in a high-growth environment and rapidly changing organization
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general business software 
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, time management and problem-solving skills
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (5% approximately)
• Ability to perform essential functions of the job

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• International project accounting experience
• Microsoft Dynamics AX and/or Infor LN