Cost Controller
- Toronto, ON, Canada
- Greater Toronto Area, Canada, Canada
$90,000 to $100,000 CAD / year · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $90,000 to $100,000 CAD / year
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 5+ years of progressive financial accounting and reporting experience, ideally within the construction sector.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Title:
Cost Controller
Our Client:
A highly respected and fast-growing construction organization that has achieved major milestones over the past decade. They are committed to innovation, sustainability, and large-scale projects that positively impact both the community and the industry.
Principal tasks and responsibilities include:
Cost Controller
Our Client:
A highly respected and fast-growing construction organization that has achieved major milestones over the past decade. They are committed to innovation, sustainability, and large-scale projects that positively impact both the community and the industry.
Principal tasks and responsibilities include:
- Leading and mentoring a cost control team, including project accountants and billing administrators.
- Developing and implementing cost management systems and reporting frameworks aligned with company policies.
- Delivering detailed financial reporting and analysis on overhead costs, budgets, forecasts, variances, risks, opportunities, and cash flow - with actionable recommendations.
- Collaborating with Project Managers and Construction Managers to assess project risks and optimize contingency strategies.
- Streamlining processes and building dashboards to improve reporting and forecasting.
- Supporting contract management by tracking approved and unapproved changes and recommending financial improvements.
- Establishing and presenting key performance metrics to senior leadership.
- Interpreting and analyzing financial statements to guide stakeholders through critical data for decision-making.
- Creating and implementing controls to mitigate risks across long-term projects.
- A recognized accounting designation or a degree in finance.
- 5+ years of progressive financial accounting and reporting experience, ideally within the construction sector.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify risks and present actionable recommendations.
- Knowledge of quality assurance, auditing practices, and financial data analysis.
- Leadership skills with proven ability to drive adherence to financial and cost control protocols.
- Proficiency in governance and risk management strategies in project settings.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong presentation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with PMs, CMs, and senior leadership.
- Salary range: CA$90,000 - CA$100,000
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and wellness programs.
- Business casual dress code and a culture that supports work-life balance.
- Career growth opportunities within a progressive and expanding organization.
- Collaborative, innovative environment with exposure to large-scale, impactful projects.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Cost Controller will lead a team to implement cost management systems and provide financial analysis to support project decision-making. They will collaborate with project managers to assess risks, optimize contingency strategies, and ensure adherence to financial protocols.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a recognized accounting designation or a finance degree along with at least 5 years of progressive financial accounting experience. Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills are required, ideally with a background in the construction sector.
Skills
- Cost control
- Financial reporting
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Risk management
- Financial analysis
- Contract management
- Leadership
- Project accounting
- Data analysis
- Auditing
- Governance
- Communication
- Presentation skills
- Interpersonal skills
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Wellness programs
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Finance & Accounting
- Construction
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Cost Controller
- Construction
- Financial Accounting
- Reporting
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Risk Management
- Project Management
- Contract Management
- Auditing
- Governance
- Financial Analysis
- Cash Flow
- Key Performance Metrics
- Dashboards
- Billing
- Sustainability
- Innovation