Project Cost Controller 1
Montréal, CA
SYSTRA Canada is part of the SYSTRA group, an international consulting and engineering group, a world leader in the design of transport infrastructures. SYSTRA Canada is an engineering and consulting firm whose primary focus is to offer transportation solutions, whether for passengers or goods: feasibility studies of building a new railway line, increasing the capacity of the existing infrastructure, privatization of a railway.
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As a project cost controller within Systra Canada, you will report to the Vice President, Finance and work closely with the Freight & Mining and Transit divisions.
General Responsibilities (purpose and objectives): Proceed with purchases related to projects, assist the Project Manager in the planning, monitoring and control of budgets, coordinate and prepare client billing.
Specific Responsibilities/Tasks:
- Make quotation requests with suppliers;
- Obtain the required approvals and place purchase orders with suppliers;
- Create and issue purchase orders with the project management tool;
- Follow up on received and pending orders (back orders);
- Monitor and review project team timesheets;
- Implement budgetary control points and appropriate documentation;
- Prepare variance reports and initiate recommendations to mitigate project risks;
- Assist in preparing budget forecast reviews;
- Integrate project budget reviews in the project management tool;
- Prepare customer invoices related to projects (lump sum, time-based, and time-based with ceiling) and supporting documents;
- Coordinate monthly procedures related to month-end activities (accruals for revenues and costs);
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures, as well as accounting standards of the company;
- Track accounts receivable with project managers;
- Follow-up on supplier invoices payments;
- Update the OPTEAMUS tool for resource planning;
- Other related tasks.
Personal Qualifications:
- Good communication skills;
- Ability to work in teams;
- Excellent knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Advanced Excel and PowerPoint);
- Proficiency in MS Project (an asset);
- Knowledge in the transport technical field (an asset).
Internal and External Relationships:
Internal: Finance and Accounting team and Project team.
External: Clients and suppliers.
Studies (minimum and desired): College diploma in accounting or equivalent.
Experience (minimum and desired):
- 2 to 3 years of experience in project management in a similar position.
Language Requirements: French and English, written and spoken.
Note: In this description, the masculine gender is used for easy reading purposes and includes the feminine.
Job Segment:
Accounting, Engineer, Consulting, Accounts Receivable, Project Manager, Finance, Engineering, Technology