Project Cost Analyst

Job Responsibility:

COMPANY SUMMARY

LandSolutions is actively engaged in all areas of land access, including Power (Generation and Transmission), Public Infrastructure, Renewable Energy, Oil and Gas (Upstream and Midstream), and Telecommunications. Our expert level service and subject matter experts are well-established across Canada and the United States.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in setting up and auditing project data in BigTime to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Create standardized project templates for consistent project setup and cost reporting.
• Maintain and reconcile project cost data, ensuring proper documentation and approvals.
• Support monthly and long-term financial forecasting, ensuring accurate data entry and reporting.
• Support project managers to ensure invoicing accuracy by reconciling progress reports, validating approvals, and proactively addressing billing delays
• Identify cost variances and provide detailed variance analysis reports comparing budget, forecast, and actuals.
• Work with various teams, including Operations, Finance and Technology to provide project level financial insights and compliance support.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of cost control processes, reporting accuracy, and project controls procedures.
• Provide training and support to project team members on cost control practices.
• Maintain a contract governance dashboard with automated notifications for renewals, key milestones, and fee adjustments.
• Ensure all contractual obligations are closed out properly before final invoicing.
• Utilize client invoicing systems to submit, track, and manage invoices through to payment confirmation.
• Monitor outstanding invoices and update payment status, ensuring alignment with financial reporting.
• Generate and maintain accruals reports, capturing unbilled revenue and ensuring accurate financial forecasting.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post secondary education in accounting, finance, project management, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in cost control, financial reporting, document control or related fields.
• 2-3 years of experience working on projects in the energy industry.
• Proficiency in Professional Automated Services tools (PSA), preference given to users with experience in BigTime, QuickBooks and MS365.
• Experience with budget forecasting, cost tracking, accruals, and invoicing processes.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and identify cost trends.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workload in a dynamic project environment.
• Understanding of contract terms, change orders, and compliance requirements.
• Experience in process improvement and governance implementation.
• Support tracking of contract terms and ensure accurate billing and compliance.

LandSolutions Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all and our selection process is free from bias or discrimination. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, age, status, national origin, or disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. Please note that only candidates who are legally authorized to work in Canada will be considered for this position.

If you are ready to contribute to meaningful projects and take your career to the next level, we encourage you to reach out today!