Senior Project Financial Control Officer

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express, as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit, including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes, and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system, to get people where they need to go, better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario. At Metrolinx, equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team. Come join a dynamic team that will deliver an exciting multi-billion-dollar capital program which will transform the regional rail network with electrification, more frequent service, shorter journey times and a modernized system for the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Region. Reporting to the Senior Manager Capital Cost Management, the Senior Project Financial Control Officer will manage and coordinate financial and budgetary controls as well as reporting and accounting functions for capital infrastructure projects.   What will I be doing?

• Conducts financial and contract analyses to support and maintain adherence to program strategy and project cost objectives 
• Develops reports and presentations utilizing analytical findings that support planning and decision-making and address the needs of Senior Management and The Board and support planning and decision-making
• Identifies, assesses, and recommends solutions for financial issues that impact capital and operating projects and / or contracts
• Provides Corridor Directors and project teams with financial analysis and associated financial reporting and metrics as required. Leads the analysis and delivery of financial reporting for the division's capital commitments and individual capital projects by reconciling costs accrued, forecasting expenditures, and identifying variances
• Delivers financial analysis, expertise, and advice to senior management and project teams regarding project payments and fiscal matters through the delivery phases of large multiple concurrent multi-billion-dollar capital projects
• Lead periodic accounting processes to help ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records, including accruals, reconciliations, journal entries and variance analysis. 
• Provides regular updates to director on budgets and project status, identifies areas of potential concern, and advises director if contractors are in danger of default or non-compliance
• Assists with the management of capital and operating budgets by coordinating program budget information (e.g. variance reports, budget forecasts, activity levels, financial analysis), and preparing capital project budget justifications.
• Implements a robust accounting control system to ensure consistency in payments, cost accounting and financial reporting of project activities.
• Monitors and controls capital and operating expenditures (e.g. budgeting and forecasting)
• Uses financial and administrative controls and procedures for payments, financial reporting, and systems in support of program objectives, and within accounting standards and best practices, and corporate accounting policies and procedures.
• Oversees cash flow analysis to identify trends and issues related to funding requests.
• Guides others in the performance of their day-to-day activities without direct supervisory responsibility

What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need?

• Completion of a diploma or degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or a related discipline – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent
• Demonstrated experience in finance and/or contract management especially in delivery models like Alliance, Progressive Design Build and Construction Management at Risk.
• A recognized accounting designation (CPA/CA/CMA/CGA) is an asset.
• Knowledge and experience in accounting, financial analysis, and reporting principles and practices in large, complex multi-billion dollar and multi-project construction and infrastructure environments with transit and transportation preferred.
• Experience in using project costing systems (eg Ecosys) and Oracle (Unifier, EBS)

Don’t Meet Every Requirement?  If you’re excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesn’t quite align with every qualification of this posting, we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team. We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations. Accommodation: We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: 416-202-5601 or email hr.recruitment@metrolinx.com. Application Process: All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence, we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received, we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.  For Internal applicants, with the recent implementation of the Internal Mobility Policy, the internal recruitment process has changed for non-union roles. Candidates must be in their current role for 12 months prior to applying for another role and each applicant must be in good standing (not participating in a Performance Improvement Plan). Please review all provisions of the policy before submitting your application. Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER. #LI-MM3