Project Controller

Company

Description:

Anaergia (TSX: ANRG) is a global leader in offering sustainable solutions for the production of clean energy and the conversion of waste streams to resources. Through a proven portfolio of proprietary technological solutions, Anaergia maximizes the generation of renewable energy, diversion of waste from landfill and reduction of greenhouse gases for customers across the municipal, industrial, commercial and agricultural sectors. Headquartered in Burlington, ON, and through its multiple subsidiaries across North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia, Anaergia is trusted at more than 1,600 installations globally.
Job Overview   The Project Controller is a key role within companies operating in the Engineering & Procurement (EP) and Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) sectors.
Reporting within the Finance function and working in close collaboration with Project Management, the Project Controller is responsible for ensuring the financial and economic control of projects by supporting effective planning, monitoring project costs and revenues, and managing cash flows.
The Project Controller serves as the primary interface between the Project Management, Procurement, and Finance functions, contributing to the achievement of project profitability targets and the optimization of project cash flows.

Key Responsibilities   Planning and Budgeting     Support the Project Manager in the preparation of the project budget and the development of the project cost and revenue plan, including the Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) and Financial Plan.
Establish project profitability targets and define the financial and economic baselines.
Cost Monitoring and Forecasting     Monitor and control actual project costs, including materials, labor, subcontracting, and other direct costs.
Periodically update the Estimate at Completion (EAC) and forecast the project's final cost.
Ensure consistency and alignment between actual costs, budget, and forecast throughout the project lifecycle.
Variance Analysis     Analyze variances between planned and actual financial performance, identifying the root causes of deviations, including technical, contractual, and operational factors.
Recommend corrective actions and provide financial support to the Project Manager to mitigate project risks and improve performance.
Progress Measurement and Revenue Control     Monitor project progress and Work Progress Status (WPS) / Statement of Work Progress (SOWP), as applicable.
Support the determination, recognition, and accounting of project revenues based on the applicable revenue recognition methodology (e.g. Percentage of Completion (PoC) or milestone/progress-based recognition).
Verify the consistency between physical progress and financial performance.
Ensure the accurate and timely issuance of customer invoices in accordance with contractual milestones and payment terms.
Project Cash Flow Management     Prepare, maintain, and regularly update the project cash flow forecast.
Monitor customer collections and supplier payments in close coordination with the Finance and Procurement functions.
Contribute to the optimization of the project's financial structure by supporting the achievement and maintenance of a positive cash flow position.
Reporting and Management Control     Prepare periodic project financial reports, including Budget vs. Actual vs. Forecast analyses.
Support monthly and quarterly financial closing and project performance reporting.
Consolidate project financial information for corporate reporting and management review.
Compliance and Governance     Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, corporate policies, and internal control procedures.
Support tax compliance activities and ensure the accurate financial recording of project transactions.
Ensure the integrity, traceability, and quality of project financial data throughout the project lifecycle.
Requirements

Education:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Management Engineering, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
Professional

Experience:

Minimum 3–5 years of experience in Management Control, Project Controlling, or Project Controls,…