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Cost ControllerActalent • Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Cost Controller

Cost Controller

Actalent • Calgary, Alberta, Canada
1 day ago
Job type
  • Temporary
Job description

Job Title : Cost Controller

Job Description

Actalent is seeking a Cost Controller for a 9 month contract with strong potential for extension, supporting the largest turnaround scheduled for next year. The role requires proven experience managing costs for major projects, turnarounds, or outages. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in forecasting, daily burn rate tracking, and cost control, with a strong command of SAP. Experience with Power BI is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Be on site during E6 TAR for the duration of the turnaround (60 days - Sep / Oct 2026) in Empress, 1 hour away from Medicine Hat.
  • Forecast spend to completion accurately.
  • Forecast daily burn rate efficiently.
  • Identify if project spend is exceeding forecasts and provide visibility to the Project Manager.
  • Process daily LEMS and invoicing.
  • Collaborate with vendors to receive daily timesheets and LEMS.
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Essential Skills

  • Cost analysis
  • Forecasting
  • Cost control
  • Project accounting
  • CPA (preferred)
  • Accounting
  • Budget management
  • LEMS
  • Turnaround experience
  • SAP proficiency
  • Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Power BI experience for reporting
  • 10-15 years of experience in cost control with a focus on forecasting
  • Lead cost experience in at least two turnarounds with a spend value of $50-60M
  • Strong forecasting and burn rate experience verified by references
  • Work Environment

    The position offers flexibility with 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home. During the on-site period, the candidate will be required to be present on location. The role provides a daily LOA of $200 during the turnaround and follows the CRA-based kilometer rate for travel expenses. The start date for this role is as soon as possible.

    Job Type & Location

    This is a Contract position based out of Calgary, AB.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $60.00 / hr.

    Workplace Type

    This is a hybrid position in Calgary,AB.

    À propos d'Actalent :

    Actalent est un chef de file mondial des services d’ingénierie et de sciences et des solutions de talents. Nous aidons les entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives en matière d’ingénierie et de science en leur donnant accès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent la mise à l’échelle, l’innovation et la mise en marché rapide. Avec un réseau de près de 30 000 consultants et plus de 4 500 clients aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie et en Europe, Actalent est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du classement Fortune 500.

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