Cost Controller

Acciona•British Columbia, BC

4d•CA$105,000 - CA$110,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Cost Controller plays a key role in providing analytical support and insight into both Operations and Accounting. This individual will be involved in the financial close process, analysis and internal reporting of the financial and operational results.

Requirements

5+ years in an analytical role
Independent worker, driven achiver
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to suggest alternatives or challenge assumptions to explore opportunities to exceed plans
Solid understanding of financial reporting principles and cost accounting
Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada at the time of application and throughout their employment. The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of eligibility to work in Canada. Employer-sponsored work permits or immigration assistance are not available for this position.

Nice To Haves

Accounting designation (CA, CMA, CGA, CPA) considered and asset
Prior cost control experience in road maintenance, or infrastructure industry considered an asset
Knowledge of Power BI and Explore and asset

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the cost control function to drive financial efficiency
Oversee and analyze variances to earned value and budget reports and provide explanation
Development and delivery of Key Performance Indicator (KPI) dashboard
Assist in annual budgeting and forecasting process
Partner strategically with Operations and Finance Manager to identify and capitalize on opportunities to enhance operational efficiency while mitigating risks
Support other finance team members with review of the accruals and the month-end close
Partner with Finance Team to standardize and improve accounting processes and monthly reporting
Prepare job costing reports and PO reports and identify existing or potential issues
Conduct in-depth cost analysis of completed projects and deliver insightful lessons-learned reports
Work closely with Finance Manager to develop monthly operational reporting
Evaluating business processes to uncover areas for improvements and work with a team to develop and implement solutions
Assemble presentations and effectively present message to various levels of the organization
Other projects as assigned