Cost Controller

-; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A world-class engineering services organization in Calgary is seeking a Cost Controller to join their team. This role involves developing cost control systems, tracking expenditures, and preparing reports. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and 5+ years in cost control, with skills in projects, financial risk management, and software like Excel and Power BI. Enjoy competitive compensation, flexible benefits, and a hybrid working culture as part of this dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible benefits

Training and professional development opportunities

Hybrid working culture

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cost control or project accounting, preferably in infrastructure or transit projects.
• Strong understanding of project controls, cost allocation, and financial risk management.
• Proficiency in financial software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project cost control systems and procedures.
• Track and analyze project expenditures against budget and forecast.
• Prepare monthly cost reports and variance analyses.

Skills

Cost control

Project accounting

Financial risk management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Primavera

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is hiring a Cost Controller to join our growing team based in Calgary, Alberta. The Cost Controller will be part of a high-performing project team that will be based in our downtown Calgary office.

Your role

• Develop and maintain project cost control systems and procedures.
• Track and analyze project expenditures against budget and forecast.
• Prepare monthly cost reports, variance analyses, and financial dashboards.
• Collaborate with project managers and discipline leads to update forecasts and identify cost‑saving opportunities.
• Monitor and evaluate change orders and their financial impact.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies and external regulatory requirements.
• Support procurement and contract management teams with cost‑related insights.
• Participate in project meetings to provide financial guidance and updates.
• Assist in preparing and reviewing invoices, accruals, and cash flow projections.
• Maintain accurate records of project budgets, actuals, and forecasts.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in cost control or project accounting, preferably in infrastructure or transit projects.
• Strong understanding of project controls, cost allocation, and financial risk management.
• Proficiency in financial software (e.g., Excel, ERP systems, Primavera, Power BI).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced, multi-disciplinary environment.

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.

Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time‑off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We are AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world‑class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.