Introduction

We are currently hiring a Cost Control Manager for our mining client. You will be responsible for defining and continuous improvement of the Cost Control function within the Project Controls using their unique and comprehensive subject matter expertise. The Manager, Cost Control will focus on two separate yet complementary aspects: Project Accounting and Project Cost Control. This is a 12- month contract opportunity with a possibility of extension.

What are you going to do

A courageous safety leader who adheres to and sponsors safety and environmental rules and procedures.
Maintains and demonstrate commitment to safety and environmental protection as a core value.
An effective problem solver with a results-oriented approach and ability.
Responsible for mentoring, coaching, evaluating and providing feedback to a team of project accountants, project cost controllers.
Responsible for conducting formal performance reviews and career advancement discussions, either as a direct line supervisor or matrix supervisor.
Responsible for regular planning of the resource requirements across a range of project stages and execution models.
Responsible to support, as required, any ad-hoc Project Controls, Projects or related initiatives.
Responsible to review and approve internal Project Controls Management Plans and internal project setups in the various cost systems.
Responsible for periodic review and modifications to the appropriate Overviews/Standards/ Templates of the Projects, Project Procedures Manual.
Responsible for performing audits of projects and/or service providers for conformance to Projects Overviews and Standards.
Responsible to support the independent review of a project at various points in its lifecycle via Setup Reviews, Health Checks, Stage Gates, or ad-hoc audits.
Responsible to participate in Independent Peer Reviews of Projects led projects, other non-Projects led projects, or joint venture partnership projects, as required.
Responsible to provide input to strategic direction of project controls department.
Project Accounting specific:
Responsible to develop project focused accounting policies, procedures and templates for best practices related to accounting in a project setting.
Responsible to define roles and responsibilities of the Project Accounting function vs other accounting functions within the Organization.
Responsible to interface with other Business Units on relevant matters to ensure alignment of expectations and requirements.
Responsible to analyze Projects needs as they related to Project Accounting and ensure they are incorporated into overall strategic plans.
Responsible to plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate Project Accounting operations, audits of project contracts and other financial services as required.
Responsible to alert and report to senior management all critical trends with respect to the financial performance of various projects in the Projects portfolio.

Essential skills and knowledge

Post-secondary degree or diploma in Engineering, Accounting, Finance or Business, or diploma in a trade, is required.
15+ years of integrated project cost control and project accounting related experience is required.
10+ years' experience in an Owner's role is required.
7+ years of field experience is required.
7+ years' experience leading and developing teams is required.
Demonstrated proficiency in integrating project accounting and project cost control functions within a project is required.
Demonstrated proficiency in standards and tools development in support of project accounting and project cost controls is required.
Strong knowledge of the engineering and construction industry is required.
Strong technical understanding of accounting function and role within capital projects.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, are required.
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities are required.
Experience using cost control software such as Unifier, PRISM, or Cleopatra is considered an asset.
Experience using a scheduling tool like MS Project or Primavera 6 is considered an asset.
PEng, CPA or CET registration considered an asset.
CCP, CEP, PMP or other similar designations preferred.

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