Cost Controller

isgSearch; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range CA$90k–CA$100k

Comprehensive benefits package

Business casual dress code

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Job summary

isgSearch is seeking a Cost Controller in Ontario to lead a cost control team on large-scale construction projects. You will develop cost management systems, provide detailed reporting on budgets, forecasts, and cash flow, and advise senior leadership on financial risks and opportunities.

Responsibilities include collaborating with PMs/CMs, building dashboards, monitoring contract changes, and implementing controls to mitigate long-term project risks.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and mentoring ability to guide a cost control team.
• Excellent analytical skills to identify risks and provide actionable recommendations.
• Clear communication and presentation skills for senior leadership.
• Proven ability to develop and implement cost management systems and reporting frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a cost control team including project accountants and billing admins.
• Develop and implement cost management systems and reporting aligned with policies.
• Deliver detailed financial reporting on overheads, budgets, forecasts, variances, risks, and cash flow.
• Collaborate with PMs and CMs to assess project risks and optimize contingency strategies.
• Streamline processes and build dashboards for reporting and forecasting.
• Support contract management by tracking changes and recommending improvements.
• Present key performance metrics to senior leadership.
• Interpret financial statements to guide stakeholders in decision-making.
• Implement controls to mitigate risks on long-term projects.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Presentation

Collaboration

Governance & risk

Financial data analysis

Education

Accounting designation

Finance degree

Job description

Job Title:

Cost Controller

Our Client:

A highly respected and fast-growing construction organization that has achieved major milestones over the past decade. They are committed to innovation, sustainability, and large-scale projects that positively impact both the community and the industry.

Principal tasks and responsibilities include:

• Leading and mentoring a cost control team, including project accountants and billing administrators.
• Developing and implementing cost management systems and reporting frameworks aligned with company policies.
• Delivering detailed financial reporting and analysis on overhead costs, budgets, forecasts, variances, risks, opportunities, and cash flow - with actionable recommendations.
• Collaborating with Project Managers and Construction Managers to assess project risks and optimize contingency strategies.
• Streamlining processes and building dashboards to improve reporting and forecasting.
• Supporting contract management by tracking approved and unapproved changes and recommending financial improvements.
• Establishing and presenting key performance metrics to senior leadership.
• Interpreting and analyzing financial statements to guide stakeholders through critical data for decision-making.
• Creating and implementing controls to mitigate risks across long-term projects.

Qualifications and pre-requisites:

• A recognized accounting designation or a degree in finance.
• 5+ years of progressive financial accounting and reporting experience, ideally within the construction sector.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify risks and present actionable recommendations.
• Knowledge of quality assurance, auditing practices, and financial data analysis.
• Leadership skills with proven ability to drive adherence to financial and cost control protocols.
• Proficiency in governance and risk management strategies in project settings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with PMs, CMs, and senior leadership.

Additional information or perks:

• Salary range: CA$90,000 - CA$100,000
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and wellness programs.
• Business casual dress code and a culture that supports work-life balance.
• Career growth opportunities within a progressive and expanding organization.
• Collaborative, innovative environment with exposure to large-scale, impactful projects.