Cost Controller
AtkinsRéalis is one of Canada's largest private sector nuclear engineering groups. We have been providing a wide range of services to the nuclear industry in Canada and around the world since for more than 60 years. We are proud to be the steward of Canadian CANDU nuclear technology.
The Cost Controller is responsible for overseeing all financial aspects related to cost control within programs and projects, ensuring accurate budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. This role requires a strategic mindset to manage multiple projects within a program, drive financial efficiency, and provide actionable insights to stakeholders.
This role will be based in Mississauga, ON.
Your role within the team:
- Project Setup & Compliance:
- Ensure project setup aligns with company Project Controls processes, procedures, and governance frameworks.
- Establish cost control systems and maintain adherence to best practices.
- Support audit compliance and risk mitigation strategies for project finances.
- Cost Monitoring, Reporting & Analysis:
- Monitor, control, and report program and project financial performance throughout the lifecycle.
- Conduct trend analysis using actual data to refine forecasts.
- Provide regular, accurate cost status reports, including cost deviations with recommendations for corrective actions.
- Analyze budget variances and support cost optimization strategies.
- Leadership & Collaboration:
- Interface with project planners and schedulers to ensure integrated cost-schedule project control systems.
- Act as the Single Point of Contact for all cost and finance-related inquiries.
- Present financial findings to senior leadership and project teams.
- Change Management & Risk Assessment:
- Support the Project Control Managers in the coordination of change management processes.
- Evaluate financial risks and propose mitigation strategies.
- Ensure project financial impacts of scope changes are documented and addressed appropriately.
- Advanced Cost Control Systems & Reporting:
- Oversee implementation and optimization of ECOSYS cost management systems.
- Maintain commitment tracking and reporting for purchase orders (POs).
- Ensure accurate and up-to-date PMET (Performance Measurement Evaluation Technique) reporting with clear variance explanations.
- Prepare forward-looking cash flow forecasts for projects and business units.
- Provide inputs to internal and client reporting requirements.
- Government & Regulatory Compliance:
- Lead and support the preparation of Government funding applications.
- Collaborate with regulatory agencies for financial reporting adherence where applicable.
- Finance & Billing Coordination:
- Work closely with the Financial Shared Services Centre (FSSC) to initiate, review, and issue client invoices.
- Ensure financial controls align with corporate policies and industry standards.
- Special Assignments & Continuous Improvement:
- Drive financial performance improvements through efficiency and cost-saving measures.
- Lead initiatives for financial reporting enhancements and process automation.
- Take on ad hoc financial assignments and reporting requests as required.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis as an employer?
Because we offer:
- The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
- An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
- A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
- Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
- A work environment focused on health and safety.
The ideal candidate:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 8 years of experience in cost control, including leadership roles in complex programs.
- Expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, automation).
- Experience with Access databases and Visual Basic programming for financial modeling.
- Knowledge of ECOSYS or similar cost control systems.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities within a program framework.
- Analytical mindset with problem-solving abilities for cost optimization.
- Strong understanding of financial reporting principles, variance analysis, and risk management.
- Strong financial acumen and attention to detail in reporting accuracy.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills to guide project teams and stakeholders.
Are you up for this challenge? Apply today and join our team to help engineer a Better Future for our Planet and its People.
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