Cost Controller

Wesdome Gold Mines Ltd • Sault Ste. Marie, ON

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cost Controller is responsible for establishing, controlling, and reporting the project cost. The role supports effective project governance by ensuring that project budgets, commitments, expenditures, forecasts, accruals, and cost reports are accurately captured, analyzed, and communicated to the project team and management. The Cost Controller will work closely with project management, procurement, finance, and consultants to monitor project performance, identify cost risks and trends, and support timely decision-making throughout the project lifecycle, from feasibility through execution and closeout.

Requirements

• University degree in Business or Accounting required
• Chartered Professional Accounting designation (CPA)
• Minimum 5 years of accounting or cost control experience, with strong skills in cost tracking, variance analysis, and budget management
• Advanced computer skills with expertise in spreadsheets and Microsoft Office suite
• SAP experience would be an asset

Responsibilities

• Reporting of monthly financial results for CAT 3 and CAT 2 projects
• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of the project cost control framework, procedures, and reporting tools.
• Following commitments and supporting Project Manager’s and Project Owner’s variance analysis on capital projects
• Supporting project owners in building business cases for future projects
• Participate in monthly project meetings, forecast reviews, and management reporting sessions
• Review purchase orders, invoices, and commitments to ensure accuracy and alignment with approved project budgets
• Support month-end close activities, including accruals, reclassifications, and cost validations related to capital projects
• Prepare and distribute regular cost reports and dashboards to project stakeholders and senior management
• Assist in the AFE process, including tracking approvals, budgets, and actual spend against authorized amounts
• Support the project change management process by logging, tracking, and reporting trends, change notices, change orders, and potential exposures.
• Evaluate the cost impact of scope changes, risks, and emerging issues in coordination with the project team.
• Ensure approved changes are incorporated into control budgets and forecasts.
• Maintain a current view of potential cost growth and contingency drawdown.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and IFRS capitalization guidelines
• Coordinate with Procurement and Accounts Payable to resolve discrepancies related to pricing, quantities, or missing POs

Benefits

• Market competitive base pay / salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications
• Annual performance-based bonus opportunity
• Access to comprehensive extended health and dental coverage for employee and eligible dependents beginning on day 1 of employment (short-term disability coverage begins after 3 months)
• Healthcare spending account
• Wellness benefit as an annual incentive
• RRSP matching
• Training, development and education supports
• Travel allowances
• 3 weeks vacation plus statutory holidays
• Programs to support the long-term well being of our team members (i.e. Employee Assistance Program)
• Mental Health Awareness Month
• Family Day & Annual Holiday events
• Local community partnerships

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees