Project Controller

South Bow Corp.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

South Bow Corp. in Calgary seeks a project controls professional to provide cost control and financial management support for O&M capital and expense projects, developing forecasts, accruals, cash flow projections, and performance metrics.

You will produce variance analyses, manage P2P processes, and collaborate with finance, supply chain, and project teams to ensure accurate reporting and governance. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 4+ years in project controls, with advanced

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide cost control and financial management support for assigned O&M capital and expense projects.
• Develop, maintain, and improve forecasts, accruals, cash flow projections, and performance metrics.
• Monitor performance and variances; discuss with Project Managers and project teams.
• Prepare monthly variance analyses, reports, dashboards, and management summaries.
• Create and manage purchase requisitions; support Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain, Finance, Accounting, and project teams to process commitments, invoices, and expenditures.
• Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including accruals and reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with financial controls, governance, and delegation of authority.
• Contribute to standardized project controls practices, procedures, and reporting methodologies.

Skills

Forecasting

Cost control

Financial analysis

Variance analysis

Excel (advanced)

Stakeholder communication

Multitasking

Governance processes

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365)

Omega

PIMS Project Controls

Power BI

SharePoint

Power Automate

Power Apps

Job description

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.

• 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].