Manager, Cost Controller

About Alvarez & Marsal

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with over 10,000 entrepreneurial, action and results-oriented professionals in over 40 countries. We take a hands-on approach to solving our clients' problems and assisting them in reaching their potential. Our culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M's core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are why our people love working at A&M.

The Team

Our Infrastructure and Capital Projects practice is comprised of over 600 sector experts and specialized consultants across the Globe. We combine strategic and operational expertise with a deep technical knowledge to support developers, sponsors, lenders, and projects leader to select, structure, improve and execute Capital Projects in a more efficient and sustainable way.

The Cost Controller is responsible for managing cost control functions for the project, ensuring financial oversight, forecasting, and reporting. The incumbent will work closely with project management, supply chain, and engineering teams to maintain budget alignment, track expenditures, and ensure adherence to financial targets.

How You Will Contribute

• Develop and implement project cost control systems to track and forecast financial performance.
• Monitor project scope control, cost coding structures, and budget allocation.
• Manage cost reporting, trend analysis, and forecasting activities to support decision-making.
• Ensure all procurement packages have assigned budgets and are accurately cost-coded.
• Coordinate accruals and financial reporting with accounting teams.
• Oversee the maintenance of a variation register and ensure proper coding and budget allocation.
• Provide special cost studies, including cash flow projections and foreign exchange variations.
• Prepare and submit monthly cost accounting and forecasting reports.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in project cost control for large-scale industrial projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in cost management software.
• Knowledge of financial reporting standards and cost control best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.

We recognize that our people are the driving force behind our success, which is why we prioritize an employee experience that fosters each person’s unique professional and personal development. Our robust performance development process promotes continuous learning, rewards your contributions, and fosters a culture of meritocracy. With top-notch training and on-the-job learning opportunities, you can acquire new skills and advance your career.

We prioritize your well-being, providing benefits and resources to support you on your personal journey. Our people consistently highlight the growth opportunities, our unique, entrepreneurial culture, and the fun we have together as their favorite aspects of working at A&M. The possibilities are endless for high-performing and passionate professionals.

A&M is committed to providing an accessible recruitment process that meets our obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and any other applicable legislation. We strive to maintain a strong and dynamic workforce that fosters respect and inclusivity for applicants of all abilities. Should you have any accessibility need(s) and/or require accommodation during the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at [email protected] and we would be pleased to assist you.

The salary range is $140,000 - $180,000 CAD annually, dependent on several variables including but not limited to education, experience, skills, and geography. In addition, A&M offers a discretionary bonus program which is based on a number of factors, including individual and firm performance. Please ask your recruiter for details.

This posting is for a newly created position.

While this position is primarily associated with our Oakville, Ontario office, A&M is open to qualified candidates located throughout Canada and the United States. Office location may be flexible based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and business needs.