Sr Project Controller - GTA
Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Listing for:
Kiewit
Full Time, Remote/Work from Home
position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Financial Manager, Accounting Manager, Accounting & Finance, Corporate Finance
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Management
Financial Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position Overview
As a Sr Project Controller, you will support multiple projects ranging from $1 million to $4 billion in accounting and finance related functions. In many cases, Project Controllers are directly assigned to our largest ($200M+) and most important projects, serving as the CFO and trusted advisor to Operations Managers and Executive Management. The primary focus of this position includes: managing and developing careers of business team members, establishing trust and credibility with upper level management, and providing meaningful insight and accurate analysis to those same managers for decision making purposes.
The Sr. Project Controller position also requires strong leadership skills, relentless ambition for continuous improvement, and polished technical and soft skills.
At Kiewit, the scale of our operations is huge. Our construction and engineering projects span across the United States, Canada and Mexico, improving and connecting communities with every initiative. We depend on our high-performing operations support professionals — they’re the glue that holds multiple areas of the business together and the catalysts that make things happen. We hire only the most driven people and we offer them diverse career opportunities, strong leadership and mentorship, rewarding, collaborative work, and responsibility they won’t find just anywhere.
We’re always pushing new limits. You can too.
District Overview
Eastern Canada District's projects include highways, bridges, mass transit, mine site development & open pit operations, hydroelectric powerhouses, wind-power plants, dams & industrial. We serve the construction and mining industries and operate in Eastern Canada.
Location
This position will be based out of our Oakville office.
One of the many things that makes Kiewit’s culture unique is that we go where the work is, which exposes your career to abundant opportunities. We relocate our teams based on the work that is available, combined with the development plans, skill sets and career goals of each team member. This means your Kiewit adventure is custom-designed to meet our shared needs.
Responsibilities
Analyzes and effectively communicates financial results of the project to upper level managementEarns trust, credibility, and buy in of processes from Operations team to create better cohesion and clear communication within the organizationUnderstands financial reporting - including the upstream effects of reporting to other areas of the organizationManages the division of responsibilities and communication between various project & home office departmentsDrives continuous improvement throughout the organization and is a proponent for positive changeEffectively utilizes the right data, reports, and tools for risk analysis and benchmarkingReviews all project and estimate cash flows, contract terms, and change orders in detail for financial risks and opportunitiesRecognizes when and who to escalate specific conversations/issuesUnderstands, substantiates, and reconciles all financial reports monthly and annuallyCreates an inviting workplace that motivates and challenges each team member to achieve career goals and strive for opportunitiesUnderstands the needs of the organization, aims to bring in high quality talent, and continually develops team members through critical conversations and performance reviewsMonitors results of new processes, trouble-shoots failures and issues, and presents solutions to unsolicited problemsQualifications
7+ years of financial/data analysis experienceBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, and/or an equivalent degree is requireStrong working knowledge of accounting including: general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and taxAdvanced skills in Microsoft ExcelEffective communication (both oral and written), organization, and interpersonal skillsStrong organizational, problem-solving and analytical skillsAbility to balance multiple tasks and responsibilitiesHigh level of professionalism and standardsManagerial experienceMust be able to freely access all parts of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environmentsCPA, MBA, or…
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