Project Controller

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Full Time Professional Cottondale, AL, US

3 days ago Requisition

At SMP Automotive Systems Alabama Inc., we are a leading Tier 1 automotive supplier dedicated to delivering high-quality interior and exterior vehicle components to some of the world's largest automotive manufacturers. We believe our success is driven by our people, and we are committed to fostering a culture of teamwork, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

We are currently seeking a Project Controller to support the financial success of our programs from quotation through production. This role serves as a key financial partner to Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, Operations, and Leadership teams, ensuring accurate financial planning, cost control, profitability analysis, and program performance throughout the entire product lifecycle.

• Lead financial oversight of assigned programs from RFQ through end-of-production.
• Develop and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and profitability analyses.
• Monitor customer investments, capital expenditures, launch costs, and operating expenses.
• Support business case development and investment approvals.
• Track program financial performance and identify risks and opportunities.

• Partner with Sales, Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, and Operations during the quoting process.
• Analyze project assumptions, cost structures, and financial models.
• Support the development of customer quotations and profitability evaluations.
• Participate in project kick-off meetings and launch reviews.
• Assist with program investment planning and financial approvals.

• Perform detailed cost, margin, and variance analyses.
• Monitor project profitability throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting activities.
• Prepare financial presentations and reports for plant and regional leadership.
• Analyze actual performance against budgets and forecasts.

• Serve as a financial resource for cross-functional project teams.
• Support sourcing decisions through financial analysis and supplier comparisons.
• Assist with customer pricing reviews and change management activities.
• Monitor intercompany transactions and financial impacts.
• Support long-range planning, budgeting, and strategic initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve profitability and financial performance.
• Drive process improvements within project controlling and reporting activities.
• Support regional facilities and special projects as needed.
• Promote a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field required.

• 3+ years of experience in Finance, Controlling, Cost Accounting, or Project Controlling.
• Manufacturing experience required; automotive industry experience preferred.
• Experience supporting product launches, capital investments, or project management activities preferred.
• Experience working within a Tier 1 automotive supplier environment is a plus.

• Strong financial analysis and cost accounting skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• High attention to detail and…