Financial Project Coordinator at IC Automation in Solon, OH

Role Overview

The Financial Project Coordinator is a key role at IC Automation, combining financial oversight with project execution support. This position ensures that the company operates with strong financial insight while delivering automation projects efficiently, safely, and profitably. The role balances strategic financial leadership with hands-on project coordination, bridging the gap between engineering, operations, and customers.

This individual must be both detail-oriented and strategic, capable of managing budgets, cash flow, and compliance, while also ensuring projects are scheduled, resourced, and executed to the highest standards.

This position is critical to driving IC Automation’s growth by combining financial discipline with project execution excellence. The Financial Project Coordinator ensures that both the business and its automation solutions run smoothly, sustainably, and profitably, paving the way for continued innovation and customer success.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Develop and oversee budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.

• Monitor financial performance, cash flow, and project profitability.

• Prepare financial reports, statements, and analyses for leadership.

• Ensure compliance with tax, audit, and regulatory requirements.

• Manage vendor and supplier contracts with a focus on cost control.

• Support funding and investment strategies as needed.

Project Management & Coordination

• Support project execution through scheduling, resource allocation, and progress tracking.

• Maintain organized project documentation, reports, and compliance files.

• Coordinate with engineers, technicians, subcontractors, and clients to keep projects on track.

• Track project deliverables, financial metrics, and labor hours.

• Assist with proposals, contracts, RFIs, and change order management.

• Ensure quality, safety, and compliance standards are upheld.

Qualifications & Skills

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Project Management, or related field (MBA/CPA a plus).

• 5–7 years of experience in financial management, project coordination, or operations (automation/manufacturing industry preferred).

• Experience with ERP systems, project management tools, and financial software.

Core Skills

• Strong financial planning, analysis, and reporting expertise.

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Clear communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Skilled in negotiation, vendor management, and compliance oversight.

• Leadership ability to manage teams, processes, and cross-functional priorities.

• Highly organized, proactive, and adaptable.