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Project Controller - Energy Storage

Virginia, United States (On-site)

Project Controller - Energy Storage

2 Months ago • 5 Years + • Finance • Undisclosed

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Job Description

Fluence is seeking a Project Controller to manage and track all commercial aspects of a portfolio of BESS projects within the Americas region. Responsibilities include driving accounting compliance, ensuring adherence to commercial contract terms, executing financial and operational internal controls, managing customer contract changes and supplier claims, and maintaining operational excellence. The role requires strong communication and collaboration skills, as well as a background in accounting & finance, including contract administration, and working with infrastructure and construction projects. You will work closely with project managers to provide timely transparency around project performance against budget and maintain monthly Estimates at Completion for Revenue, Cost, and Margin. You will also be responsible for ensuring adherence to applicable accounting guidelines, commercial terms and conditions, and accurate project forecasts.

Must have:

5+ years of experience managing large projects
Advanced understanding of project accounting methods
Advanced knowledge of project related activities
Advanced understanding of commercial contract terms
Experienced in negotiating directly with customers and suppliers
Experience with NetSuite, SAP, Unifier Primavera or similar systems
Strong MS Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Good to have:

Experience in the energy sector
MBA or CPA

Perks:

Unlimited PTO
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Pet Insurance
Generous 401K Match
Annual Bonus Incentive

About Fluence: Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. Our solutions and operational services are helping to create a more resilient grid and unlock the full potential of renewable portfolios. With gigawatts of successful implementations across nearly 50 markets, we are transforming the way we power our world for a more sustainable future. For more information, please visit fluenceenergy.com.

OUR CULTURE AND VALUES

We are guided by our passion to transform the way we power our world. Achieving our goals requires creativity, diversity of ideas and backgrounds, and building trust to effect change and move with speed.

We are Leading

Fluence currently has thousands of MW of energy storage projects operated or awarded worldwide in addition to the thousands of MW of projects managed by our trading platform—and we are growing every day.

We are Responsible

Fluence is defined by its unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and integrity.

We are Agile

We achieve our goals and meet our customer’s needs by cultivating curiosity, adaptability, and self-reflection in our teams.

We are Fun

We value the diversity in thought and experience of our coworkers and customers. Through honest, forthcoming, and respectful communications we work to ensure that Fluence is an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.

This position reports to the Director, Portfolio Finance Management and is responsible for managing and tracking all commercial aspects of a portfolio of BESS projects. This includes driving accounting compliance, ensuring adherence to commercial contract terms, executing financial and operational internal controls, driving and managing customer contract changes and supplier claims and maintaining operational excellence. The position requires interfacing with many internal stakeholders as well as with customers, suppliers, and outside contractors. This role requires a background in accounting & finance, including contract administration, and working with infrastructure and construction projects.

As a Project Controller (Portfolio Finance Manager), you will:

Be financially responsible for a portfolio of projects within the Americas region
Work closely with project managers to provide timely transparency around project performance against budget and maintain monthly Estimates at Completion for Revenue, Cost, and Margin.
Ensure adherence to applicable accounting guidelines
Ensure adherence to commercial terms and conditions and highlight associated risks
Ensure accurate project forecasts, incorporating known risks and opportunities
Execute internal controls related to Order-to-Cash
Drive to improve project performance through change orders and supplier claims
Review, verify and process project related transactions (purchase requisitions, invoices, etc.)
Track, evaluate and work to mitigate contract penalties such as performance guarantees and liquidated damages for delays
Organize project reviews throughout the life of each contract
Report Non-conformance costs and help to identify Solution Groups
Manage construction subcontractors and other suppliers to maintain project delivery timeline and quality
Understand and manage sales, property, and personal tax requirements
Work to continuously improve project onboarding and execution processes

What will our ideal candidate bring to Fluence?

5+ years of financially managing large projects, preferably in the energy sector, including scopes of engineering, procurement and construction and equipment supply and services agreements
Advanced understanding of project accounting methods, including POC revenue recognition
Advanced knowledge of project related activities and the project lifecycle
Advanced understanding of commercial contract terms and conditions
Advanced understanding of project risk management requirements in the areas of insurance, securities, guarantees, liquidated damages, etc.
Experienced in negotiating directly with customers and suppliers
Experienced in the use of NetSuite, SAP, Unifier Primavera or similar systems
Strong background in using MS Office software: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Bachelor’s degree with a major in accounting or finance
MBA or CPA a plus

To support our teams and their families beyond the workplace, Fluence provides an outstanding

benefits package effective day one of employment!

Fluence provides medical benefits, employee resource group opportunities, 401K options and first-rate PTO/Vacation plans for valuable work life balance.

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🔋Unlimited PTO

🔋Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Pet Insurance

🔋Generous 401K Match

🔋Annual Bonus Incentive

Questions? Message your Talent Acquisition Partner Directly:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/quinnjennifer/

Fluence IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for hire, promotion, and job status without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital or familial status.

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