Airswift is seeking a Senior IT Project Controller to work with one of our clients in the oil and gas industry in Calgary or Edmonton, AB on a 12-month contract.
The Senior IT Project Controller is responsible for leading the project controls team providing strategic guidance, financial oversight, analysis and reporting for a large-scale IT Integration program.
Job accountabilities include :
- Develop, monitor, and manage program budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.
- Conduct financial analysis, including scenario planning, and present insights to senior leaders to support decision-making.
- Overseeing budgeting and monthly close processes in conjunction with Corporate Finance to support corporate accounting deadlines
- Ensure compliance of accounting treatment aligned with US GAAP and Corporate accounting policies
- Implement and maintain program control processes to track program cost across multiple workstreams.
- Facilitate program change requests and present associated financial impacts
- Manage a team of 1-2 Program Financial Analysts
- Maintain a flexible and proactive approach to changing circumstances and emerging challenges
Must Have Qualifications :
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related fieldMinimum 10 year of experience with progressively increasing responsibility in Financial Analysis, Planning and Reporting, including reporting to senior / executive managementProficient in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.Prior experience acting as the Project Controller for large scale IT ProjectsExperience in IT M&A programs is considered an asset.Expert Excel and Microsoft Office suite userDemonstrated ability to develop and report on complex financial models, including budgeting, forecasts, variance analysisStrong analytical and strong problem solving skills -communicates in a clear and succinct manner and effectively evaluates information / data to make decisionsProficiency in using financial software and program management tools.Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.Ability to work under pressureNice to Have Qualifications :
Self-starter - requires minimal direction to accomplish goalsStrong team player collaborates well with others to solve problems and actively incorporates input from various sources. Strong leadership skills.Experience working with others on a global basis