Project Controller

Metlen Energy & Metals; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global industrial firm based in Calgary is seeking a Project Controller to support the M Renewables Division. The role involves establishing best practices in project accounting and preparation of financial statements. Candidates should have a CPA designation, 5–7 years experience in a relevant role, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. A competitive rewards package and opportunities for professional development are provided in a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards

Support for professional development

Hybrid work environment

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in a project or finance role, preferably in renewable energy.
• Experience with financial reporting under IFRS.
• Willingness to adopt new technologies and software.

Responsibilities

• Act as the finance representative on project teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and maintain reporting on project costs and accrued commitments.
• Build out the project accounting team and implement new procedures.

Skills

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)

Financial reporting

Microsoft Excel

Project management

Organizational skills

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Metlen Energy & Metals is a global industrial and energy company covering two business sectors: Energy and Metallurgy. The company is strategically positioned at the forefront of the energy transition as an integrated utility, while also establishing a reference point for competitive green metallurgy at the European and global level. With a consolidated turnover of €5,683 million and an EBITDA of €1,080 million, and a workforce of over 7,627 dedicated individuals, Metlen is driven by cutting‑edge technology and diverse talent.

We are looking for a Project Controller to support our M Renewables Division in Calgary, Canada. This exciting new role offers the opportunity to establish best practices in project accounting, forecasting, and preparation of project financial statements, and to help build the project accounting team.

Responsibilities

• Work side‑by‑side with project managers and act as the finance representative on project teams throughout the project lifecycle (development, construction, operations).
• Prepare and maintain reporting on project costs to date and accrued commitments in collaboration with project managers.
• Analyze and identify variances between project actuals and budget, updating forecasts based on results.
• Review invoices in conjunction with contracts to ensure consistency with payment milestones and terms, approving and following up on discrepancies until resolved.
• Coordinate project cash‑flow forecasting with development, construction, and operations teams, ensuring monthly sign‑off and approval by related stakeholders.
• Provide project and cash‑flow related reporting to the parent company and performance reporting to lenders.
• Prepare financial statements for project entities in compliance with IFRS and act as the key point of contact for external audit requests.
• Build out the project accounting team, including proposing and implementing new policies, procedures, and software.
• Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory changes impacting the renewable energy sector.

Qualifications

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation with 5–7 years of proven work experience in a project or finance role, preferably in renewable energy or related industries such as large infrastructure or construction.
• Experience with financial reporting under IFRS and a track record of working cross‑functionally with project managers and externally with auditors.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, and related applications, with a willingness to adopt new technologies and software.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Exposure to working in international or multi‑entity environments is considered an asset.

Values

• People & Personal growth
• Results orientation & Safety excellence
• Collaboration & Trust
• Empathy & Effective communication
• Flexibility & Adaptability

Benefits

• Competitive total rewards and a hybrid work environment (3 days in the Calgary office).
• Support for professional development and career building opportunities.
• A cooperative, creative, and innovative working environment.
• Company savings plan.

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