Capex Controller – Project Finance

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the financial governance of capital investment projects, including budgeting, forecasting, accounting, cash flow planning, and reporting • Develop and manage project cash flow forecasts using inputs from project teams, contract terms, and approved investment plans • Track and report actual project investment against budget, ensuring data accuracy, visibility, and timely financial insights • Ensure compliance with APM Terminals finance policies, CFO guidelines, concession agreements, and shareholder reporting requirements • Review capitalization of fixed assets, accruals, supplier invoices, and payment schedules in collaboration with Accounting and Asset Delivery teams • Support change management by evaluating financial impact of scope or budget changes and preparing business cases and scenario analyses • Contribute to risk management activities by supporting identification, quantification, and tracking of project-related financial risks
• What We Are Looking For
• Continuous improvement mindset: we are looking for someone who brings a strong mindset of continuous improvement – someone who is naturally curious, committed to solving problems at the root, and driven to make things better every day • Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting, preferably supporting project implementation or capital investment environments • Strong knowledge of GAAP and IFRS accounting standards with demonstrated experience in capitalization and project accounting • Proven ability to analyze complex financial data, identify deviations, and provide clear, fact-based recommendations • Effective communicator who collaborates well with cross-functional teams and can engage confidently with senior stakeholders • High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with discretion and confidentiality
• Safety & Values
• Safety reflects APM Terminals’ core values. We promote constant care throughout all our operational activities, strive for higher standards through innovation, and actively coach our teams to support a safe working environment across all areas of the organization. You will be expected to embed safety and governance thinking into financial decision-making and daily project support.
• Career Opportunities
• This role provides a strong foundation for continued growth within APM Terminals. Possible next career steps include similar Capex or Project Finance roles on other APMT projects, offering broader exposure across regions and asset portfolios. Location: Elizabeth, NJ Salary: $95K - 130K
• Notice to applicants applying to positions in the United States
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
• APM Terminals is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities who are applying for positions in the U.S. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
• If you are interested in applying for employment with APM Terminals in the U.S. and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, or if you need a reasonable accommodation to perform a job, please contact the applicable Human Resources Department by emailing [email protected]. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis pursuant to an interactive dialogue between the applicant and the Company. #LI-PA2
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• Oversee the financial governance of capital investment projects, including budgeting, forecasting, accounting, cash flow planning, and reporting
• Develop and manage project cash flow forecasts using inputs from project teams, contract terms, and approved investment plans
• Track and report actual project investment against budget, ensuring data accuracy, visibility, and timely financial insights
• Ensure compliance with APM Terminals finance policies, CFO guidelines, concession agreements, and shareholder reporting requirements
• Review capitalization of fixed assets, accruals, supplier invoices, and payment schedules in collaboration with Accounting and Asset Delivery teams
• Support change management by evaluating financial impact of scope or budget changes and preparing business cases and scenario analyses
• Contribute to risk management activities by supporting identification, quantification, and tracking of project-related financial risks
• Continuous improvement mindset: we are looking for someone who brings a strong mindset of continuous improvement – someone who is naturally curious, committed to solving problems at the root, and driven to make things better every day
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting, preferably supporting project implementation or capital investment environments
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and IFRS accounting standards with demonstrated experience in capitalization and project accounting
• Proven ability to analyze complex financial data, identify deviations, and provide clear, fact-based recommendations
• Effective communicator who collaborates well with cross-functional teams and can engage confidently with senior stakeholders
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with discretion and confidentiality
• This role provides a strong foundation for continued growth within APM Terminals. Possible next career steps include similar Capex or Project Finance roles on other APMT projects, offering broader exposure across regions and asset portfolios.
• Location: Elizabeth, NJ
• Salary: $95K - 130K
• If you are interested in applying for employment with APM Terminals in the U.S. and need special assistance or an accommodation to use our website or to apply for a position, or if you need a reasonable accommodation to perform a job, please contact the applicable Human Resources Department by emailing [email protected]. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis pursuant to an interactive dialogue between the applicant and the Company.
• #LI-PA2