Project controller Jobs in Ottawa, ON

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We are excited to partner with Fusion Fuel Cycles to attract top talent for a Financial Controller position.

About FFC

Fusion Fuel Cycles is building the foundation for the global fusion fuel supply chain—starting in Canada.

Spun out from Canadian Nuclear Laboratories and Kyoto Fusioneering, FFC combines 70+ years of national lab expertise, private-sector execution, and Japanese engineering excellence to develop the systems and infrastructure needed to power fusion pilot plants and transform the energy landscape.

At FFC, you’ll work alongside world-class scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs pushing the boundaries of fusion readiness. We’re small, mission-driven, funded, and scaling fast. If you’re energized by building from the ground up and want to play a meaningful role in bringing fusion energy to life – join us.

Job Summary

The Financial Controller is responsible for overseeing FFC’s financial operations, reporting, tax strategy, and corporate finance initiatives. This role leads day-to-day financial management and supports strategic financial structuring, including funding mechanisms, government incentives, and investor coordination. The role will oversee the financial management, controls, and reporting associated with up to $50M of annual business activity over the next three years with opportunity to grow with the team.

This is a hybrid role with minimum of 2 days in office in the Ottawa area.

Roles and Responsibilities

The role operates as a hybrid operational and strategic finance function, supporting both execution and long-term financial planning. This is a hands-on role within a growing company, where flexibility and a willingness to contribute directly are important. At times, this role may involve stepping in to support and deliver work in addition to coordinating activities and stakeholders.

Required Strengths and Competencies

• Oversee financial operations including billing, procurement, and cash management.

• Lead financial reporting across monthly, quarterly, and annual cycles.

• Coordinate corporate tax compliance and advisory with external accountants.

• Support government funding applications and tax credit initiatives.

• Support development and implement corporate finance strategies including funding structures.

• Establish and maintain financial controls, processes, and risk management practices.

• Coordinate corporate tax filings with external accountants to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

• Liaise with tax advisors on Canadian and international tax compliance matters.

• Oversee purchase orders, invoicing, billing, and collections processes.

• Ensure timely payments to vendors and cash collection from customers.

• Develop procurement processes aligned with project-specific needs (e.g., UNITY-2).

• Lead cash management activities and provide insights into liquidity planning.

• Manage monthly financial reporting processes and deliverables.

• Prepare quarterly financial reports for parent companies and Board-level stakeholders.

• Produce core financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).

• Support forecasting, budgeting, and strategic financial analysis.

• Support preparation and submission of government funding applications (grants, loans, incentives).

• Lead tax credit and incentive program execution (UNITY-2).

• Ensure compliance with funding requirements and reporting obligations.

• Support the design and implementation of capital contribution structures from parent entities, investors, and government sources.

• Contribute to the evaluation of financing and accounting approaches.

• Provide analytical support to broader financial strategy as the company commercializes and scales.

• Support broader financial strategy and scale-up initiatives, with exposure to senior executives. and board-level stakeholders across FFC’s shareholder ecosystem.

• Lead and oversee finance function execution (internal and/or external resources).

• Implement and maintain strong financial controls and governance frameworks.

• Establish risk management processes to monitor financial and operational risks.

Must have

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.

• CPA designation with 5+ years in finance, accounting, or corporate finance roles.

• Big 4 experience is preferred, though candidates from other comparable firms and backgrounds will also be considered.

• Experience managing financial operations, reporting, and tax coordination.

• Strong understanding of corporate finance, funding structures, and cash management.

• Experience working with external advisors (accounting, tax, legal).

• Excellent communication skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving project environment.

• High level of experience with QuickBooks accounting software

Nice to have

• Experience in project-based or engineering-driven organizations.

• Experience with government funding programs, tax credits, and incentives.

• Background in scaling companies or early-stage environments.

• Familiarity with procurement and supply-chain financial processes.

• MBA or equivalent business training is an asset.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision benefits.

• Competitive paid vacation and sick time.

• Small, tight-knit team with low barriers to action.

• Exposure to a wide variety of problems for unparalleled, hands-on professional growth.

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