Cost Controls Analyst

About the role

We partner with clients to provide both program management and construction management to strategize, plan, and implement projects that drive organizations forward. From hospitals and airports to university campuses, mass transit systems, water treatment facilities, mines, and wind farms, we've successfully managed thousands of projects. Joining our team, turning visionary ideas into reality, will shape your future—and the future of your community.

Responsibilities

• Cost Analytics & Forecasting

• Analyze project and portfolio budgets, forecasts, and Estimates at Completion (EAC), identifying trends, risks, and variances.
• Perform detailed cost variance, trend, and sensitivity analyses to support proactive corrective actions.

• Data‑Driven Reporting & Insights

• Configure and review financial performance reports within existing reporting environment analytical reports, dashboards, and executive summaries focused on performance, cash flow, and funding status.
• Translate complex cost data into clear, concise insights for technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Manage and report of Portfolio performance of key projects, within the overall Program Financial Modeling & Cash Flow Analysis
• Review and analyze program and project cash flow models to support reporting strategies and financial performance.
• Analyze budget, funding and spend performance.
• Detail review of performance data from Reporting Dashboards and Program Management software.
• Generate monthly budget update and cash flow projections required to model rates and revenue requirements.
• Prepare reports that outline the program/project’s financial position in the areas of funding and costs.

• Data Quality & Governance

• Perform QA/QC on cost data, forecasts, and assumptions to ensure accuracy, completeness, and auditability.
• Establish standardized analytical methodologies, metrics, and reporting frameworks across projects.

• Change Management & Risk Support

• Analyze cost impacts associated with scope changes, risks, and claims.
• Support change management processes through scenario analysis and what‑if modeling.
• Provide analytical input to support negotiations and decision‑making related to cost allocation and funding strategies.
• Aid in Project Financial Management
• Maintain Contract Activity Reports (SLBE/ELBE, MBE, WBE, etc.).
• Monitor and report on program expenditures including consultant and contractor costs.
• Manage Contractual Changes with Consultants and Contractors.
• Support preparation of level of effort cost estimates.
• Support preparation of work order packages.
• QA/QC of Consultant and Contractor invoices.

• Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with project managers, schedulers, finance teams, and executives to align cost analytics with program objectives.
• Act as a trusted advisor by providing objective, data‑driven insights to guide strategic decisions.
• Support development of best practices in cost analytics and program controls across the organization.

Requirements

• Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field.
• Professional designations such as CPA or CFA are an asset.
• 5 years of experience in cost accounting, financial analysis, or similar roles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial analysis software.
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial statements.

Qualifications

• Capabilites and Credentials

• Advanced cost analysis, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Expertise in budgets, EAC, cash flow, and variance analysis.
• Ability to communicate insights clearly and effectively.
• High attention to data integrity, governance, and process improvement.
• Experience with Cost Management services including cost control, planning, earned value analysis, forecasting, report production, cash flow maintenance & change management.
• Ability to check own work for accuracy and completeness and manage time to meet project budget and schedule.
• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting and to engage in creative and critical thought.
• Experience working within virtual collaborative work environments.
• Experience working on complex multi-discipline capital programs/projects is required.
• Experience working with collaborative platforms such as SharePoint is desired.

Skills

• Cost analysis, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Data-driven reporting and insights.
• Data quality and governance.
• Change management and risk support.
• Stakeholder collaboration.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Wellness program.
• Health savings account.
• Flexible spending account.
• 401(k) plan.
• Employee stock purchase program.
• Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
• Short-term/long-term disability plans.
• Emergency travel benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Professional membership fee coverage.
• Paid family leave.

Pay

$78,700.00 - $114,100.00 Annually

Schedule

Full time