Project Controller - Renewable Energy

Potentia Renewables Inc.; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental

RRSP matching

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Potentia Renewables Inc. in Toronto is seeking a Project Controller to manage the financials of utility-scale renewable energy projects across development, construction, and commissioning phases.

You will lead budgets, forecasts, PO commitments, lender drawdowns, and cash flow forecasting while coordinating with engineers, project managers, and accounting teams. The role requires 3–7 years in project controls or related fields and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in related field.
• 3–7 years of experience in project controls, project accounting, construction finance, or related field.
• Advanced Excel and ERP experience.

Responsibilities

• Project Cost Management and Reporting: develop, maintain budgets and forecasts; track expenditures; analyze variances; prepare monthly reports.
• Purchase Order & Commitment Management: maintain registers; reconcile PO and contracts.
• Construction Financing & Drawdowns: prepare lender drawdown requests; coordinate with lenders and teams; track financing and drawdown status.
• Cash Flow Forecasting: develop and maintain cash flow forecasts; monitor funding needs.

Skills

Advanced Excel

NetSuite ERP

Datarails

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Engineering, Economics, or related field

Job description

Salary Range: $90,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

About Potentia

Potentia Renewables Inc. (Potentia) is a Canadian renewable energy developer, owner, asset manager and operator, headquartered in Toronto. Potentia owns or manages over 2,000 MW across more than 800 solar and wind projects in operation, under construction or under contract. Wholly owned by Power Sustainable Capital Inc., an affiliate of Power Corporation of Canada, Potentia combines an entrepreneurial operating model with the backing of a long‑term institutional investor.

Location

Toronto, Hybrid

Department

Corporate Planning & Analysis

Reporting Relationships

The Project Controller - Renewable Energy will report to the Director, Corporate Planning & Analysis, and has no direct reports.

Accountabilities and Key Functions

The Project Controller is responsible for managing the financial aspects of utility‑scale renewable energy projects throughout the development, construction, and commissioning phases.

Role & Responsibilities

Project Cost Management and Reporting

• Develop, maintain, and monitor project budgets and forecasts.
• Track actual expenditures, committed costs, and remaining budget across multiple projects.
• Analyze budget variances and prepare recommendations for corrective actions.
• Prepare monthly project financial reports and cost summaries for management.

Purchase Order & Commitment Management

• Maintain commitment registers and track contract values against approved budgets.
• Reconcile purchase orders, invoices, and contract commitments.

Construction Financing & Drawdowns

• Prepare lender drawdown requests and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with lenders, independent engineers, project managers, and accounting teams.
• Track financing availability, funding schedules, and drawdown status.
• Support lender reporting and compliance requirements.

Cash Flow Forecasting

• Develop and maintain project cash flow forecasts.
• Monitor projected funding needs and financing requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Engineering, Economics, or a related field.
• 3–7 years of experience in project controls, project accounting, construction finance, or related field.

Technical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems.
• Experience with Datarails or other similar data platforms considered an asset.

Compensation

• Base salary range: $90,000 CAD.
• Target annual bonus: 10% target bonus.
• Compensation will vary depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• Extended health and dental benefits.
• RRSP matching program.
• Paid parental leave.

Diversity & Inclusion

Potentia Renewables is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and encourage candidates from underrepresented communities to apply.

AI in Our Hiring Process

As part of our commitment to an efficient and fair recruitment process, Potentia may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help screen and assess applications. These tools support our team’s decision‑making, and all final hiring decisions are made by people.

Deadline

Applications will be accepted until a qualified talent pool is compiled.