Job Description
12-month temporary position, with the possibility of extension 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 current 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. The Project Financial Control Officer provides financial planning, reporting and budget control support to the Lakeshore delivery team. Develops and coordinates financial, contract and administrative functions of engineering projects. Conducts financial and contract analysis to support and maintain adherence to strategy, and 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. Conducts analyses, and develops reports for Senior Management and The Board. 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 life of large multiple concurrent multi-billion dollar capital projects. 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. 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. 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. Monitors and controls capital and operating expenditures (e.
Implements a robust accounting control system to ensure consistency in payments, cost accounting and financial reporting of project activities. Oversees cash flow analysis to identify trends and issues related to funding requests. Liaises with Contract Administration for the development of accurate monthly cost accruals. Completion of a degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics or related discipline – or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent. Demonstrated progressive experience in cost control, forecasting, variance analysis, and/or project management. Budget, project schedule and forecasts, construction, contract administration, negotiations, and developing terms and conditions. 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. recruitment@metrolinx.
Job Category Accounting and Finance Job Schedule Full Time Is this a Contract Position? Yes
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📌 Project Financial Control Officer (Winnipeg)
🏢 Metrolinx
📍 Winnipeg