Project Controls Lead

Project Accounting & Cost Control

Serve as the primary finance partner to the project team, providing day-to-day financial support throughout the project lifecycle.

• Own project-level accounting including budget development, cost tracking, forecasting, invoice review, and approval workflows.
• Maintain accurate budget versus actual reporting and project cash flow forecasts; proactively identify and communicate variances.
• Track project commitments, change orders, and vendor payments in accordance with EPC and procurement contract terms.
• Support the procurement lifecycle by overseeing imports/customs, coordinating freight and logistics, arranging storage and preventative maintenance.
• Implement and administer renewable energy tax credit compliance plans developed by third-party tax advisors.
• Maintain complete, well-organized, audit-ready documentation supporting tax credit eligibility and adders.
• Cook with external tax consultants and internal teams to ensure timely and accurate compliance execution.
• Lead evaluation and implementation of a project management and project controls platform separate from the ERP, including workflow definition and adoption support.

Corporate Controlling Partnership

• Act as the primary liaison between the project organization and Corporate Controlling, ensuring project transactions are accurately reflected in the general ledger.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities related to the project, including accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Collaborate with Corporate Controlling to implement standardized financial controls and reporting processes across projects.
• Provide feedback from project operations to help shape scalable accounting policies and financial processes.

Competencies

• Strong financial analysis and cost management skills.
• Advanced budgeting, forecasting, and project reporting capabilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to operate within a fast-paced startup or high-growth environment with evolving priorities.
• Ability to operate independently while maintaining strong collaboration across teams.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on building scalable processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced Excel proficiency and comfort working in Excel-heavy project environments.
• Experience maintaining project schedules and reporting milestones using Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, or similar tools.
• Able to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and navigate ambiguity while knowing when to engage stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with both internal teams and external partners.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, is preferred/required.
• 5–7+ years of experience in project accounting, project controls, project administration, construction accounting or related roles.
• Experience working for an energy development or ownership company preferred; construction or industrial project controls experience also valued.