One of Stellar's engineering clients is searching for a Cost Controller to join their supply chain team in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia! This is a full-time, permanent position that plays a vital role in ensuring the accurate capture and management of project costs. If you have a strong finance background, an interest in project management, and a passion for improving cost control processes, we want to hear from you! Apply now or email your profile to to get in touch with our team.

Responsibilities:

• Review and analyze project activities, factoring in risks, performance, and other variables to forecast costs accurately and optimize project outcomes
• Ensure that incurred costs are captured in the financial system in a timely and accurate manner, managing change requests to keep project costs aligned with the budget
• Review and approve Purchase Orders (POs), conduct vendor performance analysis, and ensure that cost forecasts remain on track
• Prepare and deliver cost reports to project and executive leadership, explaining variances and providing recommendations for corrective actions
• Support project managers by providing accurate cost forecasting and contributing to effective change management throughout the project lifecycle
• Identify and recommend improvements to cost control processes to enhance the reliability and accuracy of financial reporting and project forecasting

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, engineering, project management, or a related field
• At least 2 years of experience in cost analysis, budgeting, or cost management within a similar financial discipline
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other MS Office tools; experience with MS Project, MS SQL Server, Tableau, or Alteryx is a plus
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and explain complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders
• A demonstrated interest in project management
• The ability to meet the requirements for Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Canadian Government Security clearance, and U.S. ITAR compliance

Salary Range: $65-$75,000/year

Please note that the posted salary range for this role may vary based on seniority, qualifications, or prior experience. We are always looking for talented people to join our network, and if your desired compensation isn't reflected in this posting, please send your application for review regarding related opportunities.