Project Finance Manager

Johnson Controls is a world-class employer where ingenuity and excellence are welcome. As a diversified, industrial growth company, we have achieved increased sales for 61 consecutive years. And we do everything possible to value, challenge and reward our employees. Our people enjoy working for a successful company that offers leadership development from within, a commitment to diversity and inclusion, competitive salaries and benefits – and more. At Johnson Controls, you’ll be challenged to innovate and encouraged to apply your talent and knowledge. And you will be well-rewarded for delivering results.A U.S. Fortune 70 company, Johnson Controls is a global leader in creating smart environments, and bringing ingenuity to the places where people live, work and travel. We design and produce automotive interiors that help make the driving experience more comfortable, safe and enjoyable. Products and services from Johnson Controls also enhance the comfort, safety and energy-efficiency of buildings. We also are the world’s leading supplier of batteries used in automobiles, including conventional cars and trucks, as well as hybrid-electric vehicles. Johnson Controls has been recognized consistently as one of the world’s best-managed companies. Editors at Forbes magazine recently had this to say about our company: “Johnson Controls’ growth and profitability qualify it squarely for our list of the best-managed companies in the United States.”The global Johnson Controls community includes more than 140,000 employees in 75 countries and six continents. Enabling our people to develop, succeed and excel – and ensuring their health, safety and well-being – are critically important to us. We value teamwork, integrity and diversity. And we welcome anyone who shares our commitment to ingenuity and excellence.EOE/AA Employer  Responsible for the timely and accurate delivery of all internal JCI and customer accounting and financial reporting requirements for the project site.  Supports the development, implementation and maintenance of appropriate financial and operational processes to ensure a sound internal control structure that complies with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and JCI policies and procedures, and safeguards and deploys JCI assets to achieve appropriate profitability in line with contract terms and conditions.  Exercises independent professional judgment to ensure the financial and commercial decisions implemented at the project site are in compliance with appropriate governmental, regulatory and JCI policies, procedures and business standards of conduct, including but not limited to, the JCI Ethics policy. The position has a direct reporting line to the Field Financial Manager, FM and an indirect reporting line to the Project Site Manager. Projects: Between $25 - $50 million PRINCIPAL DUTIES:  Ensures all aspects of project site financial accounting and reporting are in compliance with US GAAP and all appropriate JCI and client’s policies and procedures. Responsible for an in-depth knowledge of the terms and conditions of the contract to ensure that all cost elements are appropriately billed and accounted for. Prepares timely and accurate monthly, quarterly and annual reporting of actual financial results to JCI and the customer in line with contractual terms and conditions, including appropriate account reconciliation and variance analysis. Supports operations management in the preparation of annual project-site profit plans, budgets and forecasts for JCI and relevant customer fiscal year reporting periods. Coordinates project site financial accounting and reporting activities with JCI centralized group functions including the Shared Service Center and the Project Accounting teams. Provides leadership and support to project site operations management in analyzing and effecting sound commercial decisions at the account for existing operations as well as new business proposals. Supports the deliverance of standardized finance processes, programs, tools and best practices at the project site in line with JCI Business Operating Standards (BOS) and Six Sigma process improvement initiatives. Protects the confidentiality and intellectual property of documents and information owned by JCI and its clients. Develops and maintains a competent and motivated staff of professionals; Provides coaching, performance measurements, training, and other development opportunities by establishing goals, reviewing employee performance, and ensuring employee development plans are in place.BA/BS Degree in Accounting required; advanced degrees (e.g. MBA, CMA or CPA) desirable. Minimum of seven to ten years of progressive finance and accounting experience, with three to five years of progressive management and supervisory responsibility. Broad knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and related internal control structures for financial accounting and reporting systems and processes. Superior interpersonal written and verbal communication skills are required.Proficiency with MS Excel and other MS Office tools is required. Knowledge of Oracle, Hyperion and/or other relational databases is a plus.Commitment to participative management style and maintaining a quality team environment. Experience in the selection, development and succession planning of finance team positions, plus a proven ability to set strategies, objectives and goals and achieve expected staff development results.