Posted 5 months ago
Cost Controller
@ GIP - GFLI
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
GIP - GFLI is hiring a Cost Controller in Toronto to track, forecast and report on the budgets of its construction projects from start to completion. The role works with project managers, estimators and field crews and reports to the Vice President, Finance. The posting states an expected base salary of $80,000 to $130,000 per year, an annual performance bonus and group benefits.
Pay:
$80,000–$130,000 a year
Responsibilities:
- Track project budgets, costs and financial forecasts to completion
- Verify change orders, contract variations and progress billings
- Analyze material and supply chain costs and identify savings
- Report cost-to-complete and budget variances to leadership
Requirements summary:
- 5+ years of construction cost control or similar experience
- University degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering or related field
- CPA or equivalent advanced corporate training and experience
- Working knowledge of Primavera P6
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-06-18
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-16
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CPA |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Women, People with disabilities, Racialized people |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Finance, Accounting, Engineering |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Performance bonus |
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Cost Controller
Toronto, Ontario
SUMMARY
Reporting to the Vice President, Finance, the Cost Controller is responsible for supporting and driving the financial health, tracking, and forecasting of our construction projects. This role plays a critical part in the Finance Team and works closely with project managers, estimators, and field teams.
You will be responsible for overseeing project budgets from inception to completion, ensuring every resource is used efficiently and all financial aspects align with both our business goals and regulatory standards.
PRIMARY SCOPE OF ROLE
Project Financial Management & Forecasting
Drive execution of project cost tracking, budget management, and financial forecasting from project start to final completion.
Own end‑to‑end delivery of cost control reporting, ensuring that cost, quality, and timeline goals are met across all construction developments.
Analyze construction material costs and supply chain expenses to advise the business on financial implications and cost-saving opportunities.
Ensure alignment of project expenditures with established budgets, proactively identifying variances and financial risks.
Stakeholder Collaboration & Advisory
Partner with cross‑functional teams including Project Managers, Estimators, and field-based construction crews to ensure total cost accountability.
Communicate insights, risks, and recommendations regarding budgets and spending trends clearly to site teams and project leadership.
Support leadership decision‑making by providing the VP, Finance with accurate, regular cost-to-complete reports and financial visibility.
Compliance & Process Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and financial effectiveness within project delivery frameworks.
Recommend and implement process enhancements for sound cost control systems, principles, and practices.
Ensure adherence to construction compliance standards, legal frameworks, and regulatory requirements.
Financial Risk Mitigation
Verify financial alignment across all active contract variations, change orders, and progress billings.
Mitigate budget overruns by applying proactive cost control measures and early warning indicators.
Maintain a highly accurate, auditable trail of all project-related financial transactions and resource allocations.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
5+ years of construction cost control experience, or a similar role within the construction industry.
University degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field.
Professional accounting designation (CPA) or an equivalent combination of advanced corporate training and experience.
Proven experience overseeing complex construction projects from a dedicated cost management perspective.
Strong knowledge of cost control systems, financial tracking principles, and industry-standard practices.
Working knowledge of Primavera P6 scheduling software.
Excellent verbal/written communication and effective interpersonal skills to translate financial data into actionable insights for construction crews.
WHAT WE OFFER
Expected Base Salary: $80,000-$130,000 per year. The actual base salary will depend on several factors including experience, qualifications, internal equity, work location, and market expectations.
Annual performance-based bonus.
Comprehensive group benefits program.
Retirement savings program.
Career growth and advancement opportunities.
Disclaimers
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Disclosure: AI tools are not used in the screening or assessment of applicants for this position.
Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing job vacancy.
GIP does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiters or agencies. We only work with approved partners directly engaged by our Human Resources team for specific searches. Unsolicited submissions will not be eligible for placement fees.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. “GIP”, is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities to apply. We seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives.
We believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. GIP will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs.
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