Posted 24 days ago
Cost Controller
@ isgSearch
Toronto, Ontario
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Overview
isgSearch is hiring a Cost Controller for a fast-growing construction organization on large-scale projects. The role leads a cost control team, builds cost reporting and analysis, and advises project and senior leadership. Salary is CA$90,000 to CA$100,000 per year, with a comprehensive benefits package.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor a cost control team
- Develop cost management systems and reporting
- Analyze budgets, forecasts, variances and cash flow
- Assess project risks with project and construction managers
- Track contract changes and present KPIs to leadership
Requirements summary:
- Accounting designation or finance degree
- 5+ years of progressive financial reporting experience
- Construction sector experience preferred
- Strong analytical and risk identification skills
- Leadership and governance experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-21
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Finance & accounting |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Finance, Accounting |
| Perks mentioned | Wellness |
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isgSearch
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 15 |
Job description
Job Title:
Cost Controller
Our Client:
A highly respected and fast-growing construction organization that has achieved major milestones over the past decade. They are committed to innovation, sustainability, and large-scale projects that positively impact both the community and the industry.
Principal tasks and responsibilities include:
Cost Controller
Our Client:
A highly respected and fast-growing construction organization that has achieved major milestones over the past decade. They are committed to innovation, sustainability, and large-scale projects that positively impact both the community and the industry.
Principal tasks and responsibilities include:
- Leading and mentoring a cost control team, including project accountants and billing administrators.
- Developing and implementing cost management systems and reporting frameworks aligned with company policies.
- Delivering detailed financial reporting and analysis on overhead costs, budgets, forecasts, variances, risks, opportunities, and cash flow - with actionable recommendations.
- Collaborating with Project Managers and Construction Managers to assess project risks and optimize contingency strategies.
- Streamlining processes and building dashboards to improve reporting and forecasting.
- Supporting contract management by tracking approved and unapproved changes and recommending financial improvements.
- Establishing and presenting key performance metrics to senior leadership.
- Interpreting and analyzing financial statements to guide stakeholders through critical data for decision-making.
- Creating and implementing controls to mitigate risks across long-term projects.
- A recognized accounting designation or a degree in finance.
- 5+ years of progressive financial accounting and reporting experience, ideally within the construction sector.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify risks and present actionable recommendations.
- Knowledge of quality assurance, auditing practices, and financial data analysis.
- Leadership skills with proven ability to drive adherence to financial and cost control protocols.
- Proficiency in governance and risk management strategies in project settings.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong presentation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with PMs, CMs, and senior leadership.
- Salary range: CA$90,000 - CA$100,000
- Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and wellness programs.
- Business casual dress code and a culture that supports work-life balance.
- Career growth opportunities within a progressive and expanding organization.
- Collaborative, innovative environment with exposure to large-scale, impactful projects.
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