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Commercial Project Controller
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Reston, Fairfax County, Virginia, 22090, USA
Listed on 2026-03-03
Listing for:
On.Energy
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-03
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Financial Manager, Corporate Finance
Job Description & How to Apply Below
With real products in the field, we're scaling faster than the grid can, transforming power from a bottleneck into a competitive advantage for the companies building the future.
The Commercial Project Controller plays a critical role in supporting the sales process by ensuring that new project opportunities are financially sound, commercially viable, and aligned with the company's risk appetite. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams to evaluate deal structures, translate contractual terms into financial outcomes, and support informed decision-making throughout the sales cycle. By strengthening deal quality and improving financial visibility, the Commercial Project Controller helps optimize margins, reduce risk, and enable successful project execution.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop project financial models, cash-flow forecasts, and profitability analyses for new sales opportunities.
* Assess and structure commercial terms, including payment schedules, warranties, guarantees, and liquidated damages (LDs), to align with financial targets and risk guidelines.
* Partner closely with Sales, Sales Engineering, Procurement, Project Management, Legal, and Finance to evaluate assumptions and support contract negotiations.
* Translate contractual language into clear financial implications and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
* Identify key financial risks within project proposals and prepare concise financial summaries for internal approval processes.
* Apply a strong understanding of revenue recognition principles to ensure deal structures are accurate, compliant, and support proper financial reporting.
* Support the standardization of pricing tools and continuously improve modeling accuracy across the sales cycle.
* Ensure a seamless handover from sales to project execution by providing complete and accurate commercial documentation.
* Contribute to margin optimization and improved forecasting accuracy through scenario analysis and benchmarking.
* Strengthen overall deal quality and financial outcomes across the project pipeline
Required Skills & Experience
* Strong financial modeling, cash-flow forecasting, and project profitability analysis skills.
* Solid understanding of commercial contract terms and their financial impact
* Knowledge of revenue recognition principles and financial compliance requirements
* Experience working cross-functionally with sales, legal, project, and finance teams
* Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder-management skills
* Ability to clearly present financial insights and recommendations to leadership
* Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to risk identification and mitigation
What You'll Bring
* A commercial mindset with strong financial rigor
* The ability to balance growth opportunities with risk management
* A collaborative approach and comfort working in a fast-paced, project-driven environment
For US-based roles - What you'll get:
* Competitive salary + annual performance-based bonus eligibility
* Medical, dental, and vision insurance
* 401(k) with company match
* Paid time off and company holidays
For Mexico-based roles - What you'll get:
* Competitive salary + annual performance bonus eligibility
* Christmas Bonus (Aguinaldo): 30 days
* Major medical expenses and life insurance
* Paid time off and holidays (per local policy)
For all roles:
* Professional development and growth opportunities
* Opportunity to grow with a mission-driven team shaping the future of clean energy
* Equal Opportunity: ON.energy is committed to equal employment opportunity and to maintaining a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation.
* Accommodations:
If you need an accommodation during the application process, email re
* Benefits vary by role and location and are subject to change.
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