Project Controller

Project Controller

Our client is looking for a Project Controller to join their team in Edmonton. The ideal candidate will lead the cost control & operational finance function on specific large projects while working closely with the Finance, Operations, and Executive teams.

Your success will be defined by your ability to :

• Provide sound project accounting (percentage of completion) expertise.
• Manage the accounting for large construction projects including budgeting, forecasting, change management, reporting & analysis, cash flow development, revenue recognition and detailed WIP analysis
• Review and understand detailed contracts and how to apply the terms to the accounting for unique projects, including invoicing requirements and specific payment terms.
• Oversee, identify and report to management project variances with recommended actions while maintaining the cash flow reporting for the project.
• Facilitate & drive cost review meetings (Weekly / Monthly / Quarterly) with different departments to prepare monthly reporting packages.
• Maintain and track change orders and claims log.
• Monitor project accounting systems to ensure proper reporting, security and control.
• Utilize WBS using a crew-based approach to provide forecasting (sometimes daily or weekly) in alignment with an earned value / CPI based approach.
• Support Project Director / Project manager in project financial management and divisional reporting.
• Work with subcontractors which may be intercompany or third-party providers.
• Operate in a multifunctional environment collaborating with project delivery functions to understand, analyze and document project scope and cost projections.
• Track labor productivity and provide commodity reporting.
• Other projects as required.

Your strengths include :

• Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline (Finance or Accounting).
• Strong project accounting experience
• Minimum 5 years of direct experience leading the project accounting for construction projects.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills particularly Excel as well as an aptitude for learning other specialized financial / project software packages.
• Knowledge and experience utilizing JD Edwards considered an asset.
• Confident communicator at all levels internally and externally with the ability to articulate different points of view.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work independently as well.
• Strong work ethic and highly organized with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Level-headed with the ability to deal with challenging, high stress situations.
• Ability and interest in working at project job offices which will be located at or near the construction site.

If you are interested in this role and meet the above criteria, please click the Apply button to send your resume directly to Eric Motuzas.

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