Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com .

　　It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

　　It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

　　Who are we?

　　Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

　　Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website (http://www.wabteccorp.com/) to learn more!

　　The position is aligned with the Project Controls and Finance function for LADM business in the Digital Organization. The Project Controller is a critical role that will partner with cross-functional stakeholders across Digital. Some of these stakeholders are Finance, Program/Project Management, Engineering, Operations, and Support.  The goal is to achieve a project-level financial plan, schedules, budget, and revenue targets for the month, quarter, and fiscal year. This role will grant an opportunity to set the standards for Project Accounting and support new business integration.

　　Essential Responsibilities:

　　*Management of the project-level financial accounting and scheduling in Oracle and Clarity. *

　　Support monthly financial close, budget, STRAP, EAC reviews, invoice, and billing process for assigned projects maintaining reconciliations between Revenue Recognition, Customer Deposits and Unbilled AR.

　　Accountable to ensure projects meet financial and budget targets.

　　*Develop accurate business forecasts.  Report on the financial past, present, and future performance at a project level with a deep understanding of the drivers behind variances. *

　　*Ensure compliance with accounting practices and procedures, SOX, audit requirements and internal controls. *

　　Ensure strong project accounting and schedule management of projects.

　　Set up and create new projects, tasks, and sub-tasks to ensure the satisfactory realization of project contract requirements as scheduled.

　　Maintain costs and schedules by working directly with project/program management and engineering to ensure they are up to date.

　　Understand variances between actuals and forecasts on schedules and cost information.

　　Analyze budget and schedule to identify cost-out opportunities to meet financial targets.

　　Support PMO with managing an active register of risks affecting project profit, costs, and schedule with an action plan to mitigate risks.

　　Co-own with Project/Program Manager and Finance Manager to develop and maintain periodic status reports to keep management: GM, P&L Finance Manager, Senior Director Professional Services, Engineering Leaders/Managers, and CFO informed on financial progress.

　　Lead contract margin reviews as scheduled with the Finance Manager, manage variance analytics.

　　Support ad-hoc financial reporting, special projects, and new business integration.

　　Key Qualifications:

　　Minimum of 4 years in project controls and/or project accounting experience

　　Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business

　　Strong ERP/planning/ cost tracking system experience

　　Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional areas in the business.

　　Strategic thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills

　　Proficient use of Excel for financial modeling

　　Desired Qualifications:

　　Working knowledge and experience with Oracle and Clarity.

　　Strong communication and clear-thinking skills - effectively evaluates information/data to make decisions, anticipates obstacles, develops plans to resolve, and creates actionable strategies and operational and financial plans.

　　Prior experience managing project and R&D financials and schedules.

　　Ability to multi-task with a strong organization to manage multiple projects, across multiple product lines and multiple time zones.

　　Strong commitment to business ethics and integrity.

　　The business doesn't sponsor visas for this role.

　　While this position is remote, it may include occasional work at a Wabtec office/site or attendance at offsites, as agreed to with your manager.

　　Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

　　Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

　　Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

　　To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

　　We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

　　Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles…people like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.