Cost Controller

ACI Worldwide; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP 5% match

Hybrid work

Stock options

Career growth

Transit pass

4 weeks vacation

Job summary

Pomerleau is seeking a Cost Controller to manage budget monitoring and analysis on major construction projects. You’ll ensure data reliability, assist in financial reporting, and uphold cost control processes.

The role requires strong Excel skills, ERP/SAP experience, and EV/M techniques, with collaboration across procurement and accounting teams. The position offers a hybrid work model, competitive benefits, and opportunities for career growth within a national leader in construction.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of cost control fundamentals and budget monitoring.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas, automation).
• Familiarity with ERP environments (SAP is considered an asset).
• Ability to read, interpret, and utilize Power BI reports developed by the support team.
• Experience working within complex project environments, such as consortiums.
• Understanding of project management concepts, including Earned Value Management (EVM).

Responsibilities

• Support budget preparation and revisions (forecast at completion).
• Monitor commitments, accrued costs, progress, and remaining work daily.
• Update management databases and tracking files.
• Produce periodic budget monitoring reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly).
• Update operational dashboards (labor, equipment, etc.).
• Analyze variances between budgeted and actual costs; propose adjustments with operational teams.
• Prepare accrued expense entries at period end and verify spending authorizations.

Skills

Cost control

Excel advanced

Power BI

ERP SAP

Earned Value Management

Budget monitoring

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Ready to build your career? We want to hear from you.

The Cost Controller is responsible for the budget monitoring and analysis of a specific scope within a large construction project. They ensure the quality and reliability of management data, actively participate in the preparation of financial reports, and ensure compliance with the cost control processes established by Management.

What you will do

• Budget Management Support: Contribute to the preparation of the initial budget and periodic revisions (forecast at completion).
• Budget Management Support: Monitor commitments, accrued costs, progress, and remaining work on a daily basis.
• Budget Management Support: Update management databases and related operational tracking files, where applicable.
• Reporting & Dashboards: Produce periodic budget monitoring reports (weekly, monthly, quarterly) as defined by Management.
• Reporting & Dashboards: Update operational dashboards (concrete tracking, labor, equipment, etc.).
• Reporting & Dashboards: Participate in analyzing variances between budgeted and actual costs, and develop adjustment recommendations in close collaboration with operational teams.
• Cost Recognition & Month-End Closures: Prepare accrued expense entries at the end of each reporting period (cut-off).
• Cost Recognition & Month-End Closures: Verify the consistency of spending authorizations, committed costs, and forecasts.
• Cost Recognition & Month-End Closures: Collaborate with the Procurement and Accounting departments to ensure the reliability of analytical accounting data.
• Contract Monitoring & Compliance: Update budget tracking for subcontractor agreements, when applicable.
• Contract Monitoring & Compliance: Participate in the collection and validation of strategic data and in the assessment of associated risks and opportunities.
• Continuous Improvement Support: Contribute to the implementation of internal procedures and propose process improvements.
• Continuous Improvement Support: Participate in initiatives aimed at enhancing management tools (reporting, ERP interfaces, Excel automation, etc.).
• Continuous Improvement Support: Provide technical support during internal and external audits, as well as financial reviews.

This role could be for you if you have

Technical Competencies

• Strong knowledge of cost control fundamentals and budget monitoring.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, advanced formulas, automation).
• Familiarity with ERP environments (SAP is considered an asset).
• Ability to read, interpret, and utilize Power BI reports developed by the support team.
• Experience working within complex project environments, such as consortiums.
• Understanding of project management concepts, including Earned Value Management (EVM).

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and reliability.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of managing priorities independently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• RRSP with up to 5% employer matching
• Hybrid work model for corporate roles
• Employee stock ownership program
• Career growth through real development opportunities
• Transit pass reimbursement — get to work for free
• Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one

For the past six years, we've proudly held the distinction of being one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.

The expected compensation range posted for this role applies to available work locations in Ontario and/or British Columbia. Offered compensation may vary from the posted range based on a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, qualifications, geographic location, and the final job for which they are hired.Please view this job on Pomerleau’s official Career Site if the posted compensation range is unavailable on a third‑party job board.

Pomerleau is a national leader in construction, delivering major projects across Canada. We believe in creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to grow. Our culture is built on collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to doing great work. If this speaks to you, apply for this role or connect with one of our recruiters to learn how we can support you throughout the process.