Infrastructure & Capital Projects - Senior Cost Analyst, COM

Job Title Infrastructure & Capital Projects - Senior Cost Analyst, COM Location Toronto, ON CA (Primary) Category Construction Management, Engineering, Project Controls, Project Management Job Type Full-time THE WORK: - (Internal Title: Senior Cost Analyst) - Responsible for developing, analyzing, and communicating expenses and cost transactions, data to ensure that transaction are recorded accurately and assigned to the appropriate control account and contracts - Provides detailed financial analysis and reports of expenses, includes breakdowns of project costs, forecasts of remaining cost, and opportunities to increase efficiency - Support the development of Integrated Cost Reporting across the Project - Work across the functions to align the cost breakdown structure to the work and risk break down structures - Support the preparation for, and execution of QCRA across multiple contracts and the integrated Project position - Using the cost data and intelligence to engage across the Contracting Authority to underpin Project decision making - Support the Contract Administration Team in the cost/invoice reconciliation process - Manage the creation of cashflows and Project Estimate at Completion determinations to support capital spend forecasts - Provide cost intelligence, including knowledge and data from industry, to support the development of scenarios that can drive down the Indirect Costs that the Project is subject to - Provide cost impact analysis for all impacting proposed changes and presenting scenarios and options that best protect Contracting Authority's position - Establish and provide analysis for Earned Value as required - Conducts market research as needed to recommend changes to pricing or business models - Prepares periodic cost reconciliation reports tracking data such as changing labor and supply costs - Capture lessons learnt from the Project and make these available across the Program - Oversee cost analysis, controls, and reconciliation for the assigned projects - Monitor contractual reliabilities and be responsible for the design and maintenance of project control databases, spreadsheets, and other control systems to support these functions - Review reports and supporting documentation for project approvals and contract awards - Prepare monthly accruals related to project-related contracts - Establish and provide analysis for Earned Value as required - Guide, train, and mentor junior staff in their cost analysis and monitoring tasks - Lead and implement procedural updates and corporate initiatives related to costing - Working Conditions - Office-based HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED: - Minimum of 8 years of related experience - Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline - Licenses OR Certifications: - Registered for and seeking AACE CCP, CEP, PSP, PRMP, EVP, or PMI equivalent - Has completed equivalent training or successfully passed designated proficiency testing in lieu of the above BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE: - Thorough knowledge of Contract Administration principles, methods, procedures, and practices, as well as project management methods and practices - In-depth understanding of Business Administration concepts with emphasis on scheduling principles combined with a good knowledge of budget and cost control concepts - Excellent competency in MRP systems including MAXIMO and EcoSys, WorkDay, is considered an asset - Demonstrated experience with systems including extensive relational database design concepts and spreadsheets to correlate operational and financial data (Sr Level) - Tailor technical information for different audiences through presentations, reports, and other means independently - Must foster relationships with various stakeholders - Tact to perceive and ameliorate conflict and tension - Ability to arrange priorities and escalate competing risks to meet deadlines with minimum input from leadership - Keen eye for detail and adept problem-solving abilities - Must have demonstrated experience relaying and receiving information (written and verbal) - Excellent reading and language comprehension - Ability to detect and capitalize on others' strengths - Demonstrated capability to lead Cost Analysts, supervise, delegate, and develop capacity - Expert ability to work collaboratively and independently in a structured, disciplined, technology-driven environment Compensation at Accenture varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Accenture provides a reasonable range of compensation, based on full-time employment, for roles that may be hired as set forth below. The recruiting efforts for this position are intended to fill a brand new position. The base pay range shown below is intended as a guideline to reflect the majority of offers for this role. It does not represent a maximum limit - in some cases, actual compensation may exceed the range where appropriate. Role Location Annual Salary Range Toronto $100,000 - $145,000