Project Controller

South Bow; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

South Bow in Calgary, Alberta is seeking an experienced Project Controller to join the Project Services team supporting Operations and Maintenance (O&M) projects. You will provide project controls, cost management, forecasting, accruals, and reporting across a portfolio of capital and expense initiatives.

Collaborating with Project Managers and stakeholders, you will ensure compliance with financial controls and governance, drive continuous improvement, and deliver actionable insights to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Economics, Project Management, or related.
• 4+ years of experience in project controls, accounting, cost control, financial planning or project services.
• Experience supporting portfolios of capital and expense projects.
• Advanced knowledge of forecasting, cost management, accrual accounting, variance analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide cost control and financial management support for O&M capital and expense projects.
• Develop and improve project forecasts, accruals, cash flow projections, and performance metrics.
• Monitor project performance and report variances to Project Managers and teams.
• Prepare monthly variance analyses, reports, dashboards and summaries.
• Manage P2P process, invoices, commitments and payments in coordination with Finance.
• Support month/quarter/year-end close activities and reconciliations.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Forecasting

Cost control

Stakeholder management

Communication

Project collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365)

Omega / PIMS Project Controls

Power BI

SharePoint

Power Platform

Job description

At South Bow, we do one thing, and we do it well: safely moving oil between some of the world’s most critical markets. We’re building our high-performing team with versatile thinkers who thrive on solving big challenges together. If you’re ready for a position where your skills are highly valued and your work is incredibly important, we want to meet you. Bring your talents to a new streamlined energy company, dedicated to operational, commercial and safety excellence as we pursue our critical purpose of delivering the energy people need.
South Bow is seeking an experienced Project Controller to join the Project Services team supporting Operations and Maintenance (O&M) projects. The successful candidate will provide project controls and cost management support across a portfolio of Operations & Maintenance capital and expense projects, partnering with Project Managers and key stakeholders to support successful project delivery. This role is responsible for cost control, forecasting, accrual management, project financial reporting, and governance oversight support while ensuring compliance with company policies and internal controls. The Project Controller will leverage strong analytical capabilities to provide actionable financial insights, improve forecast accuracy, and support effective decision-making across the project lifecycle.

What You'll Do

• Provide comprehensive cost control and financial management support for assigned O&M capital and expense projects.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve project forecasts, accruals, cash flow projections, and project financial performance metrics.
• Monitor project performance and identify cost, schedule, and forecast variances for discussion with Project Managers and project teams.
• Perform monthly variance analysis and prepare reports, dashboards, and management summaries.
• Create and manage purchase requisitions and support the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process, including invoice tracking, commitment management, and resolution of payment issues.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain Management, Finance, Accounting, and project teams to ensure timely processing of commitments, invoices, and project expenditures.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including accrual preparation, financial reconciliations, and reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with financial controls, accounting standards, delegation of authority requirements, and corporate governance processes.
• Participate in project reviews, providing project performance reporting and financial recommendations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on project controls processes, reporting capabilities, data quality, and system utilization.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of standardized project controls practices, procedures, and reporting methodologies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Economics, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• 4+ years of progressively responsible experience in project controls, project accounting, cost control, financial planning, or project services.
• Demonstrated experience supporting portfolios of capital and expense projects.
• Advanced knowledge of project forecasting, cost management, accrual accounting, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of project controls principles, governance practices, and financial controls.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including complex formulas, financial analysis, and data management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate financial information to technical and non-financial stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and support numerous Project Managers simultaneously.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency, scalability, and data quality.
• Effective stakeholder management and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting pipeline, energy, operations, maintenance, integrity, or facility projects.
• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365), Omega or PIMS Project Controls, Power BI, and SharePoint.
• Experience developing automated reporting, dashboards, or workflow solutions using Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate and Power Apps).
• Professional designation or progress toward a CPA, PMP, AACE, or related certification

About Our Business

South Bow's existing oil & liquids pipeline infrastructure connects Alberta crude oil supplies to U.S. refining markets in Illinois, Oklahoma, Texas and the U.S. Gulf Coast. We remain committed to meeting the energy needs of North Americans today, while advancing our Liquids Pipelines System for the demands of the future. Connecting growing Canadian and U.S. crude oil supply to key markets, leveraging existing assets and seeking new opportunities to continue to provide our customers with access to the destinations they need.
South Bow is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the U.S. government.

Learn more

Visit us at http://SouthBow.com and connect with us on our social media channels for our latest news, employee stories, community activities, and other updates.

• Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.
• Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country in which the position is based with no restrictions.
• All positions require background screening. Some require criminal and/or credit checks to comply with regulations.
• South Bow is committed to provide employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats or communication supports by contacting [e-mail].