Job Description

Position Overview

Our client, a leading construction utility contractor is looking to add a cost controller/coordinator to their team based in Toronto, Canada. 

Reporting to the Supervisor, Project Accounting, the cost controller is responsible for carrying out administrative-accounting activities related to day-to-day project or operational finance and they have a key role to play in the project outcomes and their success.

Daily operations

• Working alongside the Project Management team to identify and forecast financial exposures for utility projects.
• Works with project staff along with AR/AP, purchasing, estimating, and finance department to prepare financial reports.
• Reviews cost reports to verify that budgets, planned and actual costs, contracts and subcontracts have all been properly tracked.
• Reviews all standard costs and reconciles/analyze monthly variances.
• Participates in the preparation of quarterly forecasts/ annual Business Plans/ Budgets for the project.
• Prepares and enters month-end entries such as subcontract accruals and cost transfers.
• Reviews and issues monthly project cost reports that include forecasted costs and total monthly variance to plan.
• Works closely with the Project Manager in preparing monthly progress invoices to Owner/Consultant for work performed during the month.
• Performs activities to support ensuring the contract is fully invoiced, complete with associated contract documentation.
• Acts as the main point of contact for client audits.
• Monitors and analyzes subcontract costs.
• Enters client billings into the applicable system.

What you will bring to the team:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or Accounting.
• 1-3 years of experience, maybe pursuing CPA designation or equivalent.
• Experience in civil/utility construction or related industry is preferred.
• Experience with different software.
• Progressive experience that indicates strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple priorities in a dynamic environment due to multi-divisonal company.
• Demonstrated success working with internal/ external stakeholders.
• Strong financial acumen and relevant financial skills, including quantitative problem-solving.

For candidates to be eligible, you must hold a valid Canadian work permit.