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Cost Controller

Job in St. John's, St. Johns, Newfoundland / NL, Canada
Listing for: North Star Associates Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-23
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Analyst, Financial Reporting
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: St. John's

At North Star, we provide exceptional project management that sets a clear course for success. We unite the best people, processes, and technology to deliver projects safely, on‑time, and on‑budget. We are experts in the design, construction, and maintenance of a wide range of heavy industrial and infrastructure projects in mining, energy, road construction, and more.

About

The Role
We are seeking multiple Cost Controllers  to support capital project execution for one of our clients in  St. Johns, Newfoundland and Labrador . These roles will support a portfolio of regulated engineering and infrastructure projects across the province.

The successful candidates will bring strong financial acumen, experience in cost control within capital or construction environments, and the ability to manage reporting, forecasting, and financial tracking in a structured project setting.

This is a  contract position  with an anticipated  start date of March 31, 2026 , and an  end date of March 31, 2027 . The estimated effort is  37.5 hours per week , working  Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Please note that we are accepting resumes for this role on behalf of one of our clients. If your experience and qualifications appear to be a strong fit, your application details will be shared with our client for their review.

Key Responsibilities

Complete capital project cost reporting, including variance analysis and explanations

Review, attest, and code vendor invoices and support progress billing processes

Record, track, forecast, and report on work under capital and in‑service programs

Prepare monthly capital accruals

Create and manage work orders to facilitate accurate cost tracking

Complete project forecasts, capital budget change orders, contract change orders, and cost flow documentation

Prepare requisitions, purchasing exception reports, and approval documentation

Analyze and prepare quarterly commitment reports

Support project close‑out documentation, including asset assignment and financial close‑out forms

Provide additional ad hoc financial reporting and analysis as required

Education and Experience Required

Bachelors degree in  Finance, Accounting, or a related field

Proven cost control experience, preferably within a  capital project or engineering environment

Strong analytical skills and knowledge of accounting processes and financial systems

Experience with in the  electric utility or infrastructure sector  is considered an asset

Strong organizational and communication skills

A valid  Canadian drivers license  with an acceptable drivers abstract is required

A  criminal record check  will be required

Work will be based in  St. Johns, NL

Periodic travel within Newfoundland and Labrador may be required

North Star Associates is strongly committed to employment equity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who are eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship. We thank all candidates for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Find out more about North Star Associates by visiting our website at    .

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