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Mujin US · 1 month ago

Finance & Project Controller

Suwanee, Georgia, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Mujin is building the future of industrial robotic systems for warehouses, manufacturing, and distribution. They are seeking a Finance & Project Controller to lead project controlling for Mujin’s US business and act as the primary finance partner to US-based project managers.

Industrial AutomationMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing

No H1B

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 365Month-end closeCost analysisFinancial reportingERP implementationAnalytical skillsCPA credentialBackground in engineeringCollaboration skillsCommunication skillsDetail-orientedOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; a strong accounting foundation is essential

7+ years in a project-based industry (engineering, systems integration, construction, industrial equipment, or similar)

Hands-on experience with project accounting / controlling and cost analysis

Supporting ASC 606 revenue recognition, including POC / over-time, through accurate data and schedules

Month-end close and financial reporting for project portfolios

Proven track record of working directly with PMs: explaining financial impacts of project decisions, improving forecast accuracy and project profitability

Strong systems orientation: Comfortable working in ERP (ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar). Experience with ERP implementation or upgrades

Able to translate business and accounting needs into clear requirements for IT and ERP consultants

Experience improving or redesigning finance-related system processes

Proficient in Excel and modern ERP environments

Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals and internal controls

Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills; organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a growth environment