Project Cost Controller

Hitachi • Toronto, ON

2d • CA$84,872 - CA$100,071 • Onsite

About The Position

Act as the ‘Chief Financial Officer’ of the project and provide financial leadership to the project team. Represent Finance within the PMO organization and support Project Management for economical, financial, and administrative tasks. Perform cost control and project financial management functions. Compile Hitachi Rail accounting and internal control processes, and deliver timely, reliable, and documented information and reports.

Requirements

• 5 years’ experience in accounting/finance, preferably in a project-oriented business.
• Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Arts (major in Accounting).
• Professional Accounting Designation (CMA or CGA) or MBA.
• Experience in long-term project accounting.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office applications such as Excel and Word

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree

Responsibilities

• Monitors project progress and identifies commercial opportunities and financial exposure.
• Highlights potential project cost impacts and recommends corrective actions.
• Responsible for contract changes and preparation of related financial data.
• Responsible for claims preparation.
• Interfaces with customers on billings, contract changes, and other commercial matters.
• Ensures project compliance with commercial terms and conditions.
• Provides analytical support during commercial negotiations.
• Performs special project assignments as requested.
• Responsible for cost control and compliance with company policy.
• Produces monthly project reports and forecast packages.
• Performs monthly control checks and reconciliations.
• Manages project treasury functions including cash flow and foreign exchange exposure.
• Manages project financial instruments.
• Analyzes and reconciles inventory accounts.
• Develops project budgets and contract change budgets.
• Prepares billing and monitors invoice control.
• Prepares monthly and annual forecasts and budget plans.
• Maintains internal controls and contract documentation.
• Supports external audit requirements.
• Performs project accounting functions and government compliance reporting.
• Reconciles project-specific general ledger accounts.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision plans - 100% of premiums are company-paid
• Retirement Savings Plan with a company match
• Company paid holidays - 3 weeks of vacation
• Company provided Life and accident Insurance, LTD
• Worklife programs such as Flextime and a variety of Development and Training opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree