Cost Controller & Project Scheduler

  • Support the Finance team in managing the project accounting functions, including maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures;
  • Develop and maintain the cost accounting system, documents, and records of the project;
  • Use project scheduling software to input tasks and timing for mechanical, electrical, and civil works to generate overall schedule Gantt chart;
  • Prepare cost reports for senior management, advise management of variation to budget and provide estimated costs to complete;
  • Responsible for organization and distribution of payment of invoices;
  • Process and verify invoices in a timely and accurate manner;
  • Classify costs accurately and prepare financial reports;
  • Assist with month end and year end duties as required;
  • Assist in audits and general ledger preparation;
  • Ensure accuracy and compliance to accounting standards and internal control;
  • Providing management and clients with timely financial reports and budgets, as well as project forecasts;
  • Monitoring accounts receivable and payable;
  • Updating contracts according to client requirements and reporting associated budget amendments;
  • Compile information for internal and external auditors, as required;
  • Maintain project-related records, including contracts and change orders;
  • Review and present schedules on a bimonthly basis to site construction team
  • Identify critical path and provide oversight of project schedule;
  • Analyze schedule progression and identify schedule discrepancies and opportunities;
  • Present to senior management as required; and,
  • Other duties as assigned by management.

  • Post-secondary education in Accounting preferred;
  • Minimum 5 years of related field experience in cost control and project scheduling required;
  • Supporting post-secondary classes on cost control and scheduling considered an asset;
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification considered an asset;
  • CPA designation considered an asset;
  • Must be local or willing to relocate to Temiskaming Shores, ON;
  • Experience with electronic accounting systems;
  • Knowledge of scheduling software, namely Primavera (P6);
  • High proficiency of Microsoft Office applications;
  • Proven ability to work in a team environment demonstrating excellent communication skills;
  • Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy;
  • Experience working in a fast-paced office and deadline oriented;
  • Superior organizational, problem solving and time management skills; and,
  • Excellent written and oral communications.
Location
Temiskaming Shores
Working Hours
Salary
$90,000.00 - $120,000.00 base salary + additional benefits & relocation support
Contact Person
Cristiann Kannen