Intermediate Cost Controller

JOB DESCRIPTION
Intermediate Cost Controller is responsible for actively delivering Cost Control operations to the Supply Chain organization, focusing on delivering positive business results. This includes business processes and projects designed to improve the reliability and accuracy of the Supply Chain Material estimate at completion (EAC).
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyze spend data to create insights:
  • Derive trends in project data/activities to identify risks, performance opportunities, and other variables to anticipate future forecasts.
  • Perform cost analysis aimed at improving production and reducing risk, contributing to overall project success.
• Stakeholder Management:
  • Develop and grow relationships across the supply chain to enable EAC planning & execution.
  • Work closely with Procurement Managers and stakeholders to develop and deploy projects.
  • Actively seek feedback and mitigate risk throughout risk review periods.
• Effectively Manage Spend:
  • Stabilize and improve cost management systems and analyze budgets, commitments, and actual costs to ensure accuracy.
  • Daily management activities, including Purchase Order approvals, forecast review, and vendor historical analysis. Ensure timeliness and accuracy of deliverables.
  • Document, communicate, and monitor procedures.
• Update and Present Reports:
  • Prepare and present components of EAC updates to key stakeholders as required on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge - education, certificates, licenses, registration, and knowledge required
  • 2-5 years of experience including cost analysis, cost management, budgeting, data analytics, and/or finance and accounting.
  • Completed post-secondary education in a relevant field of study (e.g., Business, accounting, finance, engineering, or project management).
  • Yellow, Green Belt, Black Belt, or PMP considered an asset.
• Technical Skills - required skills to apply knowledge
  • Demonstrated ability to complete assigned tasks, generally achieved over 2-5 years of relevant experience.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office Suite.
  • Strong understanding of the business and ISI's various programs would be considered an asset.
  • Experience with ERP or MRP systems would be considered an asset.
• Social Process Skills - required skills for effective working relationships
  • Drive results: Ability to lead change, multitask, and manage priorities to meet project deliverables.
  • Organization skills: Coordinate stakeholders, meetings, plans, and document key decisions.
  • Stakeholder Management: Build strong relationships with project teams and influence as required.
  • Detail Oriented: Keen attention to detail and comfortable working with data.
  • Effective and Clear Communication Skills: Ability to adjust communication style based on the audience (e.g., technical conversations to industry days).

ABOUT US
Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited (JDI) has operations in Canada and the United States and is a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. At J.D. Irving, Limited, you are part of a dynamic team of professionals who lead with integrity and are passionate about delivering results. With a culture that nurtures talent and creates an inclusive workplace, you can grow your career across our various operating divisions.
We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary, or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.
Worried you do not meet all the requirements? Studies have shown that many applicants apply only to job opportunities when they feel they meet 100% of the criteria. We promote an inclusive environment where everyone is appreciated, recognized, and empowered to contribute fully. If you are interested in this position but are worried you did not meet all the requirements, we would encourage you to still apply.
We appreciate your interest in our company; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Irving Shipbuilding is proud to be Canada's National Shipbuilder. Our team is constructing more than 20 modern patrol ships and destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard as part of the largest defense procurement project in Canadian history.
By joining our team of more than 2,400 shipbuilders, you can enjoy a dynamic and exciting career with a company dedicated to your success, development, and safety.
At Irving Shipbuilding, we're making history - why not make it with us? Learn more about careers at Irving Shipbuilding: shipsforcanada.ca/opportunities.
We invite applications from all qualified candidates, including racially visible persons, women in underrepresented roles, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and encourage applicants to self-identify.