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Mujin US · 8 hours ago

Project Controller

Suwanee, GA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Mujin is building advanced industrial robotic systems and is seeking a Project Controller to lead project controlling for its US business. The role involves partnering with project managers on financial integrity, cost management, and revenue recognition while ensuring accurate project data and analysis.

Industrial AutomationMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Joseph Oru

Responsibilities

Act as the primary finance partner for US project managers

Own the financial integrity of projects: ensure costs, revenues, and contract terms are accurately reflected and reconciled

Work with PMs to build and update project budgets and forecasts, translating operational changes into revenue, margin, and cash impact

Prepare and present monthly project financial reports that highlight variances, margin drivers, and project-level risks/opportunities

Provide project-level inputs and commentary to FP&A for revenue, gross margin, and cashflow forecasting

Serve as the functional owner of project accounting in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Define and maintain project/job structures, cost codes, billing schedules, and revenue profiles so the system supports accurate accounting and meaningful reporting

Work with IT and external ERP consultants to translate business and accounting needs into system requirements, and test changes before rollout

Streamline project financial processes, reduce manual spreadsheets, and improve data quality and visibility through better dashboards and reports

Support revenue recognition for US projects under ASC 606 by: Ensuring project data (costs, progress, milestones, contract changes) is accurate and well-documented

Preparing WIP, POC, and other supporting schedules and analysis

Partner with global accounting leadership and technical accounting resources, who own final revenue recognition conclusions and policies, by providing clear, reliable project-level facts and documentation

Help ensure consistent treatment of milestones, variable consideration, and contract modifications from a project data perspective

Help optimize project cashflow by ensuring invoicing in Business Central follows contract terms and milestones

Partner with PMs and operations to align billing with delivery and risk

Monitor project-related working capital (WIP, AR, deferred revenue, unbilled) and recommend actions to improve DSO, reduce unbilled, and strengthen cash conversion

Lead the project-related month-end and quarter-end close: WIP, project revenue and COGS support, accruals/deferrals, and reconciliations

Maintain strong internal controls over project accounting, billing, and project-related revenue support

Partner and direct the global financial accounting operations team who handle routine, recurring system activities such as standardized project setups, recurring JEs, billing runs, and basic reconciliations

Define clear handoffs between project controlling and operations, provide guidance and review, and resolve issues that impact project financials

Support internal and external audits related to projects and revenue

Qualification

Project accountingASC 606 revenue recognitionMicrosoft Dynamics 365Financial reportingCost analysisERP implementationExcel proficiencyAnalytical skillsCPA credentialEngineering backgroundCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsDetail-oriented