Cost Controller

Workplace: A combination of remote work and on-site work at one of our offices in Timmins, Kirkland Lake or Sudbury

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare the month end accruals;
• Liaise with contract administrator to collect month end progress payment certificates, liaise with expeditor for supplier progress payment certificates
• Export and import project data from ERP system into Project Variance Reporting tools
• Review purchase requisitions for proper coding
• Review change orders and bid analysis documents and provide budget information
• Maintain budget/forecast/business case tracking log (cost to date, cost to complete, status, progress, commitments, budget, forecast, etc.);
• Investigate and provide variance commentaries for cost deviations from original estimate, forecast, budget and business case with project control superintendent and identify potential areas of concern;
• Maintain the change management and contingency tracking log for approved scope changes and contingency usage;
• Assist in the preparation of the interim project forecasts and detailed cost breakdowns of each project;
• Collect detailed cost information from multiple sources to facilitate the preparation of the monthly project review reports;
• Ensure continuous process improvements and best practices are applied within the project cost accounting area through all phases of the project;
• Work closely with the project contract administrator and accounts payable department to monitor and improve processes related to commitments, purchase orders and outstanding invoices;
• Ensure compliance with company policy and accounting standards;
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or College Diploma in a related discipline (Business, Commerce, Accounting, Economics, etc.);
• Five years’ of relevant experience;
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices;
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills;
• Experience with SAP and JDE is considered a strong asset;
• Ability to adapt to change in a dynamic and growing company;
• Strong teamwork skills, organizational skills and the ability to manage and prioritize assignments;
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.

Schedule:

• Schedule: 40 hours per week, from Monday to Friday;
• Occasional visits to site may also be required