What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Controls Manager position at magnit-xcelenergy?
Job Summary
The position supports financial leadership and governance across IT portfolios, combining strategic oversight with operational accountability. The role ensures compliance with corporate policy, GAAP, and regulatory requirements while delivering forward-looking insights to IT and Finance leadership. Acting as a financial steward, this individual owns end-to-end portfolio financials with a focus on strategic impact, compliance, high-quality reporting, effective controls, and strong decision support.
Responsibilities
Support portfolio-level financial governance and ensure compliance with corporate, GAAP, and regulatory standards including FERC
Provide insights for investment prioritization, risk management, and long-term financial planning
Partner with senior IT and Finance leaders to align portfolio performance with enterprise objectives
Execute forecasting, accruals, journal entries, and variance analysis with timeliness and accuracy
Approve and oversee portfolio financials, escalating financial risks and issues to senior leadership with actionable recommendations
Conduct trend and scenario analyses to identify financial risks and opportunities
Develop business cases, support funding requests, and deliver decision-ready insights to stakeholders
Benchmark performance against peer utilities and Fortune 500 companies
Identify and recommend improvements to financial processes and reporting tools
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives aligned with enterprise transformation goals
Skills
Strong financial acumen with expertise in forecasting, accruals, journal entries, and variance analysis
Solid understanding of GAAP, corporate financial policy, and regulatory compliance requirements
Ability to articulate core business and technology processes and related industry trends
Strong organizational and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail
Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities with the ability to drive consensus across stakeholders
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, effective across varying organizational levels
Strong relationship management and cross-functional collaboration skills
Ability to develop business cases and translate complex financial data into actionable insights
Experience benchmarking financial performance against industry peers
Proficiency in identifying and implementing process improvements within financial reporting environments
Experience
Minimum of 5 years of operational experience working with information technology related business controls or processes
Experience in areas such as compliance, audit, supply chain, financial accounting, or software asset management
Demonstrated track record of working cross-organizationally to drive innovation and business results
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Technology, Science, Business, or a related field
In lieu of a degree, 4 years of directly equivalent experience may be considered
The closing date for applications for this job posting is 10/21/2026.
Should you require any accommodations in responding to this job posting or at any stage during the application process, kindly e-mail : xcelenergyprogramoffice@magnitglobal.com