Blue Bird
Project Controller
Blue Bird, Fort Valley, Georgia, United States, 31030
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 20,000 propane, natural gas, and electric powered buses in operation today. 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; 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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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 guidelinesSupport 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 smoothlyImplement 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 regularlyGenerate comprehensive reports on project performance, financial status, and potential risks or deviations from the plan/budgetCollaborate with project stakeholders in submitting financial transactions and records to the federal government per guidelinesFacilitate project financial reviews, audits and ensure adherence to applicable accounting principlesPerform other related duties as assignedKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Experience with budgeting, financial planning and reporting, project controlling; project managementAbility to collaborate with cross-functional teams and present complex data to a wide variety of stakeholdersAbility to reconcile large data sets and intermediate to advanced level skills in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and Business Intelligence reporting toolsIntermediate to Advanced skills in Excel; BI reporting tools; ability to reconcile and present complex data and collaborate cross-functionallyAbility to prioritize and perform in a dynamic, fast-paced environmentMust be organized and detail-orientedStrong analytical skills with the ability to thrive in a team-based environmentExcellent written and verbal communications skillsBuild and maintain strong relationships with internal customersContinuously perform to high ethical standards and those established from an Internal Controls/Legal perspectiveEDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE
Bachelor’s degree in Business (Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field); MBA preferredA minimum of 5 years of experience in a project controller, FP&A, manufacturing finance or corporate finance rolesWE VALUE
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 compensation details in a clear manner;Working in a collaborative team and balancing the needs of individual stakeholders while delivering corporate objectives.
*The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Blue Bird’s winning culture is fueled by our ability to respect, encourage, celebrate and embrace the unique perspectives of all of our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer who is committed to providing all of our employees with a work environment free of discrimination or harassment. We base our employment decisions on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, national, social or ethnic origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.
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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; 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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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 guidelinesSupport 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 smoothlyImplement 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 regularlyGenerate comprehensive reports on project performance, financial status, and potential risks or deviations from the plan/budgetCollaborate with project stakeholders in submitting financial transactions and records to the federal government per guidelinesFacilitate project financial reviews, audits and ensure adherence to applicable accounting principlesPerform other related duties as assignedKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Experience with budgeting, financial planning and reporting, project controlling; project managementAbility to collaborate with cross-functional teams and present complex data to a wide variety of stakeholdersAbility to reconcile large data sets and intermediate to advanced level skills in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and Business Intelligence reporting toolsIntermediate to Advanced skills in Excel; BI reporting tools; ability to reconcile and present complex data and collaborate cross-functionallyAbility to prioritize and perform in a dynamic, fast-paced environmentMust be organized and detail-orientedStrong analytical skills with the ability to thrive in a team-based environmentExcellent written and verbal communications skillsBuild and maintain strong relationships with internal customersContinuously perform to high ethical standards and those established from an Internal Controls/Legal perspectiveEDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE
Bachelor’s degree in Business (Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field); MBA preferredA minimum of 5 years of experience in a project controller, FP&A, manufacturing finance or corporate finance rolesWE VALUE
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 compensation details in a clear manner;Working in a collaborative team and balancing the needs of individual stakeholders while delivering corporate objectives.
*The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Blue Bird’s winning culture is fueled by our ability to respect, encourage, celebrate and embrace the unique perspectives of all of our employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer who is committed to providing all of our employees with a work environment free of discrimination or harassment. We base our employment decisions on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, national, social or ethnic origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, past or present military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire.
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