IS Project Controller

TC Energy•Calgary, AB

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior IS Project Controls professional provides expert financial governance, forecasting, and reporting support across one or more IS project portfolios. This role is accountable for portfolio-level financial reporting, cost control, project controls planning, and change management, ensuring projects are delivered in compliance with corporate governance and IS Project Controls standards. The role acts as a trusted advisor to Delivery Managers, Portfolio Leads, and Project Managers, and contributes to the continuous improvement of project controls tools, processes, and training materials across the IS PMO.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline
6+ years of experience in project controls, project finance, PMO, or portfolio management, ideally within a technology or IT environment

Nice To Haves

10+ years of experience in project controls, project finance, PMO, or portfolio management, ideally within a technology or IT environment
Demonstrated experience developing project controls plans, financial forecasts, and governance reporting
Experience supporting compliance programs (e.g., SOX) and audit activities is an asset
Strong financial acumen with expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
Solid understanding of project scheduling, WBS development, and change management processes
Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI; SAP or similar ERP experience preferred
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate financial data into clear, executive-ready insights
Strong stakeholder management, coaching, and cross-functional collaboration skills
High attention to detail with a continuous improvement mindset

Responsibilities

Hold primary accountability for portfolio-level financial reporting across assigned project(s)/portfolio(s)
Prepare and maintain monthly portfolio summary reports, scorecards, and target-to-forecast reporting packages
Lead forecasting cycles (e.g., 7&5, 8&4) and monitor variances between forecast, budget, and actuals
Support annual budgeting, planning, and capital/expense classification in alignment with Accounting and IS capitalization guidelines
Develop, implement, and maintain Project Controls Plans (PCPs) for assigned portfolios, defining roles, responsibilities, and control processes
Ensure consistent application of the IS Project Controls Guidebook and standardized methodologies across the project lifecycle
Support governance reviews, SOX compliance activities, and continuous monitoring requirements
Champion continuous improvement of project controls procedures, templates, and training/work-aid materials
Manage project budgets, estimates, commitments, and incurred cost tracking
Track and report quarterly Capital Commitment Reports as required by Corporate Finance
Review vendor and supply chain commitments to ensure accurate cost capture and reporting
Support development and maintenance of Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and integrated project schedules
Monitor planning and scheduling performance, flagging risks to timeline or scope
Track project phase progression and close-out activities in accordance with governance requirements
Administer the Project Change Order (PCO) and IS Budget Management of Change (IS MOC) processes
Assess financial and schedule impacts of proposed changes and ensure proper documentation and approval
Maintain audit-ready records of all approved changes to project baselines
Act as a key point of contact for project controls inquiries from Delivery Managers, Portfolio Leads, and Project Managers
Provide coaching and guidance on project controls best practices, forecasting, and governance alignment
Collaborate with Finance, Supply Chain, and PMO Governance teams to ensure integrated reporting and compliance
Represent Project Controls in Community of Practice (CoP) sessions, workshops, and knowledge-sharing forums