Project Cost Controller

Canadian Inclusion; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 61,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales Canada Inc. in Ottawa operates a hybrid work model for a Project Cost Controller in Finance. The role supports project teams with economic, financial, and administrative tasks, including cost control and billing, within the PMO framework.

The candidate will compile financial information, deliver timely reports, and coordinate with Finance Managers. Strong knowledge of SAP, Primavera and Excel is preferred, with a background in commerce or accounting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Arts (Accounting) or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years in a large organization, ideally Defense & Security or project cost controlling.
• Experience with projects and basic project lifecycle understanding.
• Familiar with SAP, Primavera and Excel tools.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude with a solution-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Cost control in line with policy; develop budgets and contract changes with PMO.
• Monthly re-forecasts of sales, gross margin, cost variance and cash-in.
• Produce monthly project reports and dashboards with risks and opportunities.
• Support project billing and liaise with Treasurer on cash flow and FX exposure.
• Assist in monthly Project Control Group processes and pricing support.
• Contribute to global project processes and audits as required.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Cost control

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)

Tools

SAP

Primavera

Excel

Job description

Thales Canada Inc., Defence and Security

Project Cost Controller (Finance)

Location: Ottawa, CanadaIn fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.

Project Cost Controller

Ottawa, Canada- Hybrid

Position Summary

Thales has a vacancy for a Project Cost Controller to provide financial support to the project team(s), representing Finance within the PMO organization and supporting Project Management with economic, financial, and administrative tasks.

In this position you will also performs cost control, billing, and project financial management functions while compiling Thales accounting and internal control processes and delivering timely, reliable, and documented information and reports.

Regulatory Compliance Requirements

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Responsible for project cost control in conformance with company policy; develops and prepares project budgets and contract changes and, in collaboration with PMO, maintains the financial budget and Estimate At Completion (EAC) in Primavera, resolving inconsistencies and EAC changes jointly with the Project Management Office and Finance Manager.
• Prepares and validates with the Project Manager monthly re-forecasting of Sales, Gross Margin, Cost Variance, Adjusted Gross Margin, and Cash-in, ensuring timely integration into the monthly Company Operational Budget Review (OBR).
• Produces monthly project reports (Dashboards) and forecast data packages identifying major risks and opportunities, including actual cost validation, commitment cost validation, Estimate to Complete (ETC) validation, and control checks; produces required external weekly and monthly reporting, monitors actuals and budgets, and prepares external task forecasts of project burn-rate for level-of-effort contracts.
• Supports timely project billing and monitors project cash, liaising with the Company's Treasurer on project cash flow, foreign exchange exposure, hedging activities, and customer cash collection.
• Supports the Business Control Manager in monthly Project Control Group processes, including Timesheet Administration, monthly programmatic consolidation of all projects, and financial analysis; prepares project pricing and supports the internal pricing specialist on bids.
• Works to establish overarching global project processes for improved monitoring and control; supports various internal and external audits as required and performs special project assignments as requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Arts (major in Accounting), and/or similar education and equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years of experience in large multi-national or national organization, in the Defense & Security sector or previous experience in project cost controlling.
• Experience working on projects and knowledge of basic project management and the project lifecycle.
• Knowledge and previous experience working with different business systems and tools (i.e. SAP, Primavera and Excel).
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive attitude with solution focused approach.

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Special Position Requirements

• Schedule: Core business hours are Monday through Friday.
• Physical Environment: Typical office environment.

What We Offer

The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between Total Target Cash (TTC) $61,035.00– $81,380.00 CAD Annual.

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including – but not limited to – the employee's career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company's annual salary budget, the customer's program requirements, and the company's internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's status protected by local, state, or federal law.

AI

We use artificial intelligence–enabled tools as part of our recruitment process to support activities such as candidate discovery, résumé matching, and interview scheduling. These tools may help screen and assess applications and recommend potential matches based on the requirements within the job description. All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters. Artificial intelligence does not make hiring decisions on our behalf.

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Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

• Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.
• Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.
• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.
• Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.