Commercial Project Manager/Financial Controller - Datacenter & Semiconductors

Overview

A leading technology organization is seeking a Commercial Project Manager/Financial Controller for their Datacenter & Semiconductor vertical. This role is based in Wendell, NC, with qualified remote applicants strongly considered. The position involves managing all commercial and financial aspects of projects, ensuring compliance with accounting, legal, tax, export compliance, and financial reporting guidelines throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects throughout their lifecycle with adequate signature authorization and project target agreements.
• Support Project Managers in optimizing financial results, including project gross profit, cash flow, assets, and financing instruments.
• Analyze customer requirements for commercial and contractual feasibility, including export compliance matters.
• Review and evaluate contract conditions and ensure legal examination.
• Identify, evaluate, and assess risks and opportunities, and support strategy and response activities.
• Ensure accuracy of cost and pricing calculations and maintain project books and records in systems such as SAP.
• Perform month-end activities and prepare commercial documentation for project status meetings.
• Ensure compliance with Financial Reporting Guidelines and local Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Manage financial guarantees, bonds, and project securities.
• Support risk management processes and minimize non-conformance costs.
• Ensure compliance with business conduct guidelines, tax regulations, signature rights, segregation of duties, export control, environmental health and safety, legal, compliance, human resources, customs, and external audit requirements.
• Manage customer requirements and expectations collaboratively with Project Managers.
• Prioritize and manage multiple midsize projects.
• Interpret and execute contract terms and conditions for customers and suppliers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience demonstrating the key responsibilities and knowledge outlined.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of the field demonstrated through successful assignments.
• Experience with SAP.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong multitasking skills and ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated with a customer-oriented and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Certification as a Commercial Project Manager or Project Management Professional (PMP) is a plus.
• Experience managing small or 'C' category projects.
• Understanding of organizational business practices and issues.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $74,970 - $128,520, with actual compensation dependent on budget, experience, skills, qualifications, and geographic location.
• A variety of health and wellness benefits are offered.

Location

• Wendell, North Carolina (qualified remote applicants will be strongly considered).

This role requires strong commercial and financial project management skills, with a focus on compliance and collaboration to ensure project success in the datacenter and semiconductor sectors.