What You Can Expect

As the Project Controls Manager, you will be responsible for all Operator financial reporting across O&M and Capital Expenditures under the campus Concession Agreements for three Universities. This role reports to the Partnership Management Director with a dotted line to the Director of Project Controls and FP&A, and can be based in Columbus, OH, Iowa City, IA, or Washington, DC. You’ll drive end-to-end financial governance, strengthen planning discipline, and ensure full alignment with ENGIE’s standards and the requirements outlined in each Concession Agreement.

You’ll also orchestrate budgeting and forecasting cycles, uphold federal, state and local financial controls, and maintain strong engagement with campus leadership to ensure business objectives are fully supported. Beyond operational rigor, this position champions capability-building, stakeholder communication, partner relationships, risk mitigation, audit readiness, and long-term succession planning.

• Lead and mentor a team of six Project Controllers across three campuses while driving standard financial processes, controls, and compliance requirements
• Manage budgeting and forecasting consolidation, optimize FP&A linkages, develop cost-tracking independence, and communicate key financial indicators across campus teams
• Partner closely with local leadership and ENGIE subsidiaries to support business deliverables, maintain strong partnerships, and provide guidance on financial risks, contingencies, and audit preparation
• Develop presentations and documentation for senior stakeholders, support internal/external audits, and demonstrate readiness to step into broader leadership roles in line with succession planning

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or economics 
• A minimum of seven years of experience in accounting, finance, tax, or related disciplines.
• Professional designation such as CPA, CFA, CIMA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent
• Strong analytical acumen with proven capability building and using detailed Excel-based financial models
• Solid working knowledge of systems and automation tools including Access, Excel, SAP, and SAC
• Proven Customer Relationship Management capabilities, including handling inquiries, presenting, facilitating, and maintaining strong partnership-driven engagement with stakeholders

Additional Details

• This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy
• This role requires attendance at a worksite on a weekly basis
• Must be available to travel domestically up to 20% of the time
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies

Compensation

Salary Range: $113,900 – $174,570 USD annually

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors. 

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match.  But that's not all – we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it!  Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.  

In 2020 The University of Iowa (UI) entered a 50-year, trailblazing partnership with the University of Iowa Energy Collaborative (UIEC), a joint venture between ENGIE, Meridiam, and Hannon Armstrong, to operate, maintain and enhance the university’s Utility System.  As the founding member of this joint venture, ENGIE designs, builds, operates, and maintains the energy infrastructure delivering safe, reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable energy solutions in producing and distributing steam, electricity, chilled water, and domestic water to the main campus in Iowa City, Iowa and a nearby satellite campus. 

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.  We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.