Project Controls Lead

Quaise Energy is unlocking Earth's deep heat to deliver clean, reliable, baseload energy at scale – almost anywhere in the world. As a technology innovator and project developer, Quaise builds and operates solutions that harness super‑hot geothermal energy far below the surface, enabling power generation that rivals the output of today’s most efficient fossil‑fuel and nuclear plants. Leveraging millimeter‑wave drilling, developed after more than a decade of research at MIT, Quaise’s mission is to make super‑hot geothermal a backbone of the modern energy system, offering affordable, zero‑carbon power and true energy independence for communities and nations.

Houston, TX, Bend, OR, or Boston, MA, with consideration for hybrid or fully‑remote candidates.

*(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.)*

• 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‑vs‑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, and 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.
• Coordinate with external tax consultants and internal teams to ensure timely and accurate compliance execution.
• Provide secondary support for tax‑credit transfer or sale processes, including data‑room preparation and documentation support.
• Lead evaluation and implementation of a project‑management and project‑controls platform separate from the ERP, including workflow definition and adoption support.
• Build strong working relationships across Project Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Accounting, and Corporate Finance.

• 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.
• Help establish consistent workflows between Project Management, Supply Chain, Accounts Payable, and Controlling.

• 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.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and collaboration tools including SharePoint and Teams.
• Experience maintaining project schedules and reporting milestones using Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, or similar tools.
• Ability 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.

This role does not include formal people‑management responsibilities.

• Bachelor’s degree…