Bilfinger is an international industrial services provider with a vision to be the No. 1 for its customers in enhancing efficiency and sustainability within the process industry. Bilfinger’s comprehensive portfolio spans the entire value chain, from consulting & engineering to prefabrication & installation, access & insulation, and services that improve the asset performance of industrial plants. The company operates in three geography-based segments: Western Europe, Central Europe, and International, with primary activities in Europe, North America, and the Middle East. Its process industry customers come from markets such as chemicals & petrochemicals, energy, oil & gas, and pharma & biopharma. With about 31,000 employees, Bilfinger upholds the highest standards of safety and quality, generating revenue of €5.4 billion in the financial year 2025. To achieve its goals, Bilfinger has identified two strategic levers: Operational Excellence to continuously improve its own efficiency and performance, and Market Expansion to strengthen customer orientation and establish Bilfinger as the partner of choice. Job Objective The Controller is responsible for leading and continuously improving the Construction Management Services Finance Services organization. The role provides strategic leadership and governance for Finance Operations, Project Accounting, & Payroll. The Controller is accountable for delivering standardized, efficient, scalable, and technology-enabled support services that allow Business Areas to focus on project execution, customer service, safety, and profitable growth. The position serves as a key member of the Finance leadership team and acts as the primary liaison between operational leadership, functional teams, and Finance Services. Core Tasks and Responsibilities Finance Services Leadership Define the Finance Services operating model, governance structure, decision rights, and accountability framework Lead, coach, and develop the Finance, Project Accounting, & Payroll managers Establish succession plans and capability-development priorities for critical Finance Services positions Manage the Finance Services operating budget, resource plan, and delivery capacity Ensure effective business continuity and cross-training for critical processes Lead and manage the Finance Services organization across the Construction Management Services business Finance Operations Provide leadership and oversight for: General Ledger and Treasury Ensure timely and accurate execution of assigned period-end closing activities in accordance with Group reporting requirements Oversee cash administration and treasury activities within delegated authority and Group Treasury policies Ensure timely preparation, review, and resolution of balance sheet reconciliations and aged reconciling items Maintain an effective financial control environment across all Shared Services finance processes Accounts Receivable Ensure billing accuracy and timeliness Lead the administrative collection process and provide transparent reporting of overdue receivables, disputes, and required operational actions Coordinate with operational management to ensure timely resolution of billing and collection issues Accounts Payable Ensure timely, accurate, controlled, and policy-compliant invoice and payment processing Maintain effective controls over vendor master data, invoice approval, duplicate payments, payment execution, and employee expenses Tax Administration Coordinate transactional data, documentation, reconciliations, and other administrative support required for tax compliance and reporting Support tax audits and regulatory requests in coordination with the responsible Tax Function Maintain accurate tax-related master data in accordance with guidance from the responsible Tax Function Oversee annual 1099 administration and distribution Payroll Accurate and timely payroll processing for all Construction Management services employees Maintain payroll controls, compliance, reporting, and audit support Perform calculation of employee incentive plan values Project Accounting Lead procurement operations and transactional purchasing support for the Business area Ensure timely and compliant subcontract processing, supplier onboarding, purchasing administration, and procurement data maintenance Monitor purchasing outside approved processes and implement corrective actions with operational leadership Ensure accurate order booking and estimated cost at completion values Execute disbursement controls to ensure risk management procedures are adhered to prior to payment Governance, Risk, and Compliance Ensure compliance with company policies, tax regulations, and applicable laws Maintain strong internal control environments Manage all internal and external audits relevant to Finance, Accounting, and Internal Controls. Ensure timely provision of requested information, and lead remediation of findings within the Controller’s area of responsibility Collaborate with BU USA leadership to align local execution with global standards Manage service expectations and communicate performance results to leadership Maintain documented processes, controls, authorities, and segregation-of-duties requirements Ensure timely escalation of material control deficiencies, compliance concerns, payroll errors, service disruptions, and data issues Maintain business continuity arrangements for critical Finance Services processes Monitor completion and sustainability of corrective actions arising from audits, control reviews, or operational incidents Qualifications and Competencies Education Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related discipline Experience 10+ years’ experience with hands-on accounting and managerial experience in the construction industry with a commercial and/or industrial general contractor CPA or CMA highly desired Strong understanding of finance, payroll, HR administration, procurement, and process improvement Experience driving ERP implementations and process automation initiatives preferred Performance of the required job duties will occur in an office environment and will require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. The incumbent must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Key Performance Indicators Financial Operations DSO AR aging AP cycle times Invoice processing productivity Cash forecasting accuracy Close cycle performance Payroll accuracy Payroll timeliness Project Accounting Document review cycle time Monthly data sampling scores Customer satisfaction scores Compliance The position holder is obligated to adhere to all Company bylaws, policies, procedures, guidelines, control measures, signage and permit conditions, employee handbook and any other governance documentation. In particular, the position holder must be familiar with and follow the Company's Policy for Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ), to know what to do in an emergency and to take an active part in the compliance and improvement of the Management Systems to maintain our system certification. If you have any questions please contact Jason Alan Jaure (jason.jaure@bilfinger.com). 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