Clark Builders

Senior Cost Analyst

Clark Builders$85K — $100K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
  • At least six years of accounting experience.
  • Required experience as a Cost Analyst with knowledge of accounting principles.
  • Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills essential.
  • Strong computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and train Cost Department staff in cost control and forecasting.
  • Supervise preparation of cost reports and special studies.
  • Provide judgment and recommendations in Budget Analysis Reports (BAR) for projects.
  • Prepare financial forecasts and recommendations for the Annual Plan.
  • Train other departments and jobsite staff on cost control functions.
  • Evaluate Cost Analyst data for integrity.
  • Identify project risks impacting earnings and develop mitigation plans.
  • Facilitate monthly profit center revenue and earnings forecasting.
  • Engage with General Manager and Financial Manager regarding project issues.
  • Attend Operations Review Management and project set-up meetings.
  • Ensure preparation of final Cost Audited BAR (CAB) for contract reconciliation.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-departmental interactions.
  • Training and mentoring provided within the Cost Department.
  • Potential for involvement in strategic financial planning activities.
Full Job Description

Position Description:

Manages the Cost Department. Responsible for preparing and analyzing profit center financial performance results.

Reports To: Finance Manager

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Manage and evaluate Cost Department staff and train in project cost control and forecasting.

  • Supervise the preparation of all cost reports, forecasts and other special studies as required.

  • Provide an independent judgment of the indicated outcome in the Budget Analysis Report (BAR) of individual projects and make recommendations.

  • Prepare financial information, forecasts and recommendations for Annual Plan.

  • Train other departments and jobsite staff in cost control function.

  • Evaluate data reported by Cost Analyst to ensure integrity of the data.

  • Identify risks on projects that will impact earnings and develop action plans to rectify risk issues.

  • Facilitate the monthly forecasting as it relates to profit center projections of revenue and earnings (Business Planning and Consolidation 6 BPC).

  • Discuss project issues on a continual basis with the General Manager (GM) and the Financial Manager (FM).

  • Attend all Operations Review Management (ORM) and project set-up meetings.

  • Ensure preparation of the final Cost Audited BAR (CAB) to reconcile to the final contract value and cost.

  • Track publication of BARs, CABs and IORs.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor 27s degree in Accounting/Finance, Engineering, Construction Management or related field and at least six years 27 accounting experience highly desirable.

  • Cost Analyst experience required. Extensive knowledge of accounting principles and cost control procedures, including Clark 27s accounting policies and procedures.

  • Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.

  • Strong computer skills and a familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite of programs.

  • Very strong verbal and written communication skills required.

  • Assignment requires approval from National Director of Cost.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and smell. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About Clark Builders

Clark Builders is a construction company that provides general contracting, design-build, and construction management services. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta. Clark Builders has completed a wide range of projects, including commercial, institutional, industrial, and residential buildings. The company has a reputation for delivering high-quality projects on time and on budget. Clark Builders has won numerous awards for its work, including the Canadian Construction Association's Award of Excellence in 2019.
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