Project Controller

CAE; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative technology company is seeking a Project Controller to support project management activities, financial analysis, and governance. This role involves collaborating with project managers, tracking project finances, and ensuring compliance with documentation standards. The ideal candidate will have a background in administration or finance, strong project management skills, and the ability to communicate effectively in both French and English. Join a dynamic team that values diversity and offers opportunities for growth and internal mobility in a stimulating work environment.

Benefits

Defined benefits retirement plan

Stocks purchased plan

Flexible work hours

Teleworking policy

Flexible vacations

Competitive maternity and parental leave policies

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in project planning and control.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist project managers with planning and resource management.
• Perform financial analysis and support project review cycles.
• Ensure proper project documentation and communication.

Skills

Project Management

Financial Analysis

Communication Skills

Time Management

Bilingualism (French and English)

Education

Bachelor's in Administration or Finance

Project Management Certification

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP Systems

Job description

About This Role

One CAE. Infinite Possibilities.

Shaping a better future, led by technology, together.

At CAE, we are building the future together as one inclusive team, One CAE. Our people are our creative force, empowered to grow, innovate, and disrupt as we continuously pursue new ideas and develop advanced technologies to help make the world a safer place. As a technology company, we digitize the physical world, deploying simulation training and critical operations support solutions. Above all else, we empower pilots, airlines and defence forces, to perform at their best every day and when the stakes are highest. Around the globe, we’re everywhere customers need us to be with more than 13,000 employees in more than 200 sites and training locations in over 40 countries.

Within CAE Defense & Security International, the Project Controller is responsible for executing specific project related activities during the project's life cycle such as: project financial and schedule analysis, reporting, closure, and various customer related activities. The incumbent will report to the Group Leader, Planning & Control.

In this role, the Project Controller will be expected to:

• Assist project managers with activity and resource planning and other aspects of project management (risk, time, cost, quality and content management, etc.).
• Apply organizational project management practices and policies, processes, and procedures in managing projects. Shares best practices with colleagues.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Manage project management processes and systems:
  • Actively participate in the project authorization process alongside the Planner to understand the financial structure of the project/program.
  • Track and maintain invoicing and payment schedules.
  • Perform monthly financial analysis and support project review cycles.
  • Identify discrepancies and evaluate impacts.
  • Process change requests and scenario based analysis.
  • Implement changes to project finances – manage data and systems.
  • Administer cost lines.
  • Support risk tracking system.
• Execute project governance:
  • Evaluate cost/schedule/performance key performance Indicators (Including EVM).
  • Analyze discrepancies between the estimated, actual time and cost spent on a given project.
  • Produce Project / Program Review documentation.
  • Liaise with PMO analyst group.
• Ensure proper project documentation and communication:
  • Open and maintain collaborative environments.
  • Produce or manage the Client required documentation.
  • Produce commercial invoices.
  • Produce Client required documentation.

Our ideal candidate has:

• Bachelor's in administration or finance with 2 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination related to project planning and control in a project management environment.
• Project Management certification an asset.
• Ability to manage one's time and multiple projects with tight deadlines.
• Good communication skills (written and spoken).
• Program management, MS Project and ERP environment experience an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Meet the requirements of the Canada Controlled Goods Program (CGP), and ITAR requirements.
• Flexibility to work with different time zones, when applicable.
• Bilingualism is an asset (French and English).

CAE offers:

• Working environment of Canada’s top 100 employers.
• A dynamic and innovative environment in which to grow.
• A stimulating career path and internal mobility.
• Attractive benefits, including but not limited to:
  • Defined benefits retirement plan.
  • Stocks purchased plan.
  • Flexible work hours and teleworking policy (hybrid: 2-3 times per week in office).
  • Flexible vacations.
  • Competitive maternity and parental leave policies.
  • And more.

Position Type: Regular

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CAE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As "One CAE," we take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, Veteran status, age, or other legally protected characteristics.

If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please get in touch with us at [e-mail].